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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,530

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $23,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,140

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $22,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelX5X5X5CLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $72,000
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $66,960
Premium Package 3,400 2,500    
Auto-dimming mirrors 350      
Cold Weather Package 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 700     970
Rear side airbags 385 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Heated steering wheel 150 150   490
Rear spoiler       400
Folding second row seats       440
Premium Package 3,095 2,275    
Auto-dimming mirrors 320      
Cold Weather Package 685 685    
Obstacle detection, rear 635     902
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Heated steering wheel 135 135   456
Rear spoiler       372
Folding second row seats       409
Options (change) 8,335 5,585 2,185 2,300
Options (change) 7,590 5,085 1,990 2,139
Destination 695 695 695 905
Total Price $51,530 $59,880 $73,980 $75,205
Total Invoice $47,140 $54,735 $67,565 $70,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,230
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelX5X5X5CLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$51,530$59,880$73,980$75,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,575-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,530$58,480$71,405$72,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$19,875$0
Total Invoice$47,140$54,735$67,565$70,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-2,352-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,140$53,455$65,213$67,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,315$18,073$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelX5X5X5CLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,350$7,525$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,575$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,280-2,352-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062013
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length183.7 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height67.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested142573%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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