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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: $72,425

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,720

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $11,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $54,390 $66,960 $89,187
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 625 625
App support 250 250 250    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Lane departure warning   950 950    
Premium Package     2,200    
Premium Sound Package     1,800    
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660  
Premium 1 Package       4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Special order charge       250 250
Rear spoiler       400  
Folding second row seats       440  
Heated steering wheel       490  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910    
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 581 581
App support 230 230 230    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Lane departure warning   865 865    
Premium Package     2,000    
Premium Sound Package     1,640    
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614  
Premium 1 Package       4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Special order charge       250 250
Rear spoiler       372  
Folding second row seats       409  
Heated steering wheel       456  
Options (change) 19,450 20,000 21,300 11,175 8,485
Options (change) 17,715 18,215 19,395 10,411 7,909
Destination 875 875 875 905 905
Total Price $72,425 $75,475 $81,075 $84,080 $105,290
Total Invoice $66,720 $69,520 $74,660 $78,276 $98,001

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,169
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,425$75,475$81,075$84,080$105,290
Adjustments for Features-665-865-2900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,760$74,610$80,785$84,080$104,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$9,025$0$20,710
Total Invoice$66,720$69,520$74,660$78,276$98,001
Adjustments for Features-613-797-2670-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,107$68,723$74,393$78,276$97,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,616$8,286$0$19,260

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelX5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $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
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals    $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,165$10,365$9,790$9,500$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$865$290$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-613-797-2670-465

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in113.2 in
Length191.2 in194.5 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested160069%
Total Not Requested72531%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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