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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,645

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $53,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $49,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $99,050
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $92,116
Luxury Design 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750   1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1     3,310
Adaptive cruise control     2,300
Luxury Design 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 690   1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Premium Package 1     3,022
Adaptive cruise control     2,139
Options (change) 12,200 7,600 6,790
Options (change) 11,220 6,995 6,258
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $55,645 $62,895 $109,315
Total Invoice $52,375 $59,170 $101,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,229
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$62,895$109,315
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,780$60,480$109,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$52,375$59,170$101,849
Adjustments for Features-1,755-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,620$56,898$101,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,278$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3CLS
TrimxDrive30iM40iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,640$12,190$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,755-2,2720

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in112.4 in
Length185.9 in193.0 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

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