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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: $67,920

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,535

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $69,890 $101,277
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200 3,900 2,500
Cold Weather Package 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
HD radio 350 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Night Package       300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660  
Folding second row seats       440  
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250 250
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000 3,627 2,325
Cold Weather Package 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910    
HD radio 320 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Night Package       279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614  
Folding second row seats       409  
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233 233
Options (change) 19,595 19,595 18,345 6,675 3,375
Options (change) 17,830 17,830 16,690 6,208 3,139
Destination 825 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $67,920 $69,820 $75,370 $82,820 $113,270
Total Invoice $62,535 $64,140 $69,400 $77,093 $105,411

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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: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,133
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,920$69,820$75,370$82,820$113,270
Adjustments for Features-625-625-6250-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,295$69,195$74,745$82,820$109,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,450$0$27,025
Total Invoice$62,535$64,140$69,400$77,093$105,411
Adjustments for Features-575-574-5750-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,960$63,566$68,825$77,093$102,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,606$6,865$0$25,131

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD   $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app   $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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$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 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,615$9,615$8,990$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$625$625$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-575-574-5750-3,187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092018
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.4,159 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 xDrive30i

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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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 seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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 seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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