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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: $64,220

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,160

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $16,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,850 1,850      
Sport Package 3,700 3,700      
Cold Weather Package 900 900      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100      
HD radio 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400      
Heated second row seats 350 350 625 625 625
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Power liftgate 500 500      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660    
Premium 1 Package     4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Special order charge     250 250 250
Rear spoiler     400    
Folding second row seats     440    
Heated steering wheel     490    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,595 1,685      
Sport Package 3,365 3,365      
Cold Weather Package 820 820      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910      
HD radio 320 320      
iPod integration 365 365      
Heated second row seats 320 320 581 581 581
Proximity key 910 910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Power liftgate 455 455      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614    
Premium 1 Package     3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Special order charge     233 233 233
Rear spoiler     372    
Folding second row seats     409    
Heated steering wheel     456    
Options (change) 17,195 16,195 7,985 5,535 5,535
Options (change) 15,650 14,740 7,427 5,148 5,148
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $64,220 $71,820 $81,010 $105,960 $112,960
Total Invoice $59,160 $66,160 $75,405 $98,608 $105,118

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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: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,105
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,220$71,820$81,010$105,960$112,960
Adjustments for Features0-350-150-2,450-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,220$71,470$80,860$103,510$110,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$22,650$29,250
Total Invoice$59,160$66,160$75,405$98,608$105,118
Adjustments for Features0-322-140-2,280-2,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,160$65,838$75,265$96,328$102,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$21,063$27,201

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$9,315$9,115$11,415$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$150$2,450$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-140-2,280-2,652

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height69.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft315.3 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
Compass0Yes
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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
Compass0Yes
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%

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%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

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