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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: $66,270

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,030

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $60,357 $80,538
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200 3,650  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,080 1,080
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Lighting Package       1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear       1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer       510 510
Satellite radio       699 699
Tires, run-flat       200  
CD changer, in-dash         430
Navigation system         1,240
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000 3,395  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 1,004 1,004
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365    
Lighting Package       1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear       1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer       474 474
Satellite radio       650 650
Tires, run-flat       186  
CD changer, in-dash         400
Navigation system         1,153
Options (change) 17,945 17,945 17,095 8,459 6,279
Options (change) 16,325 16,325 15,550 7,867 5,839
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $66,270 $68,170 $74,120 $75,434 $95,354
Total Invoice $61,030 $62,635 $68,260 $70,299 $88,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,738
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$66,270$68,170$74,120$75,434$95,354
Adjustments for Features-3,465-3,465-3,565-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,805$64,705$70,555$74,659$95,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,750$0$20,695
Total Invoice$61,030$62,635$68,260$70,299$88,852
Adjustments for Features-3,191-3,184-3,283-7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,839$59,451$64,977$69,577$88,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,612$7,138$0$19,275

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration  $100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,365$8,465$5,675$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$3,465$3,565$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,191-3,184-3,283-7220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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 link100No
Power liftgate300No
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested101537%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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 link100No
Power liftgate300No
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested101537%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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 link100No
Power liftgate300No
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 lighting150No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested76548%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested67522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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