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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: $70,995

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $33,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,425

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $31,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $94,900
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $88,257
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500    
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Lane departure warning   950 950  
Premium Package     1,850  
Driver Assistance Package       2,950
Premium 1 Package       3,690
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Heated second row seats       625
Special order charge       250
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185    
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
Lane departure warning   865 865  
Premium Package     1,685  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744
Premium 1 Package       3,432
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Heated second row seats       581
Special order charge       250
Options (change) 14,900 15,450 13,950 8,485
Options (change) 13,565 14,065 12,700 7,909
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $70,995 $74,045 $79,045 $104,260
Total Invoice $65,425 $68,225 $72,840 $97,041

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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: $33,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,008
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,995$74,045$79,045$104,260
Adjustments for Features-425-625-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,570$73,420$78,620$104,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$8,050$0
Total Invoice$65,425$68,225$72,840$97,041
Adjustments for Features-392-576-3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,033$67,649$72,448$97,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,616$7,415$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
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$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates   $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,850$10,050$9,850$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$625$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-392-576-3920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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