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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: $59,770

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $47,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,110

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $44,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5CLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $99,050
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $92,116
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850  
Premium Package 2,850 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Power liftgate 500 500  
Premium Package 1     3,310
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685  
Premium Package 2,595 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
HD radio 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Power liftgate 455 455  
Premium Package 1     3,022
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097
Options (change) 12,745 11,745 4,490
Options (change) 11,600 10,690 4,119
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $59,770 $67,370 $107,015
Total Invoice $55,110 $62,110 $99,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,297
Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5CLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,770$67,370$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-350-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,770$67,020$106,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0
Total Invoice$55,110$62,110$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-323-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,110$61,787$99,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5CLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,165$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-303

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082011
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222591%
Total Not Requested2159%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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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