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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: $63,820

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $11,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,795

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850      
Sport Package 3,700 3,700      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600      
Premium Package 2,850 1,850   4,200 2,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Power liftgate 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Heated second row seats 350 350   625 625
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350      
Night Package     300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Special order charge       250  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685      
Sport Package 3,365 3,365      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365      
Premium Package 2,595 1,685   3,906 2,325
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Power liftgate 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Proximity key 910 910      
Heated second row seats 320 320   581 581
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 320 320      
Night Package     279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Special order charge       233  
Options (change) 16,795 15,795 7,050 6,975 3,125
Options (change) 15,285 14,375 6,557 6,487 2,906
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $63,820 $71,420 $75,525 $82,750 $112,950
Total Invoice $58,795 $65,795 $70,304 $77,023 $105,108

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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: $12,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,053
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
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)255/50-19255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,820$71,420$75,525$82,750$112,950
Adjustments for Features-590-9400-1,265-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,230$70,480$75,525$81,485$108,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$5,960$32,735
Total Invoice$58,795$65,795$70,304$77,023$105,108
Adjustments for Features-544-8660-1,177-4,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,251$64,929$70,304$75,846$100,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$5,542$30,440

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelX5X5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0si4.8iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
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
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
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
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
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$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
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$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,965$9,025$10,290$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$940$0$1,265$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-544-8660-1,177-4,364

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082017
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.4,035 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

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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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