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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: $69,250

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $45,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,840

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $42,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132017
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $108,900
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $101,277
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750  
Convenience Package 3,875 3,775      
Luxury Seating Package 2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100  
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Lane departure warning   950 950 950 875
Premium Package     3,600   2,200
Premium Package 2       2,125  
Heated second row seats         625
Around view cameras         800
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 685  
Convenience Package 3,525 3,435      
Luxury Seating Package 1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910  
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Lane departure warning   865 865 865 814
Premium Package     3,275   2,046
Premium Package 2       1,935  
Heated second row seats         581
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 13,125 13,575 13,800 12,075 4,500
Options (change) 11,950 12,360 12,565 10,995 4,185
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $69,250 $72,200 $71,425 $77,200 $114,325
Total Invoice $63,840 $66,550 $65,835 $71,165 $106,387

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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: $42,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,451
Model Year20132013201320132017
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,250$72,200$71,425$77,200$114,325
Adjustments for Features-300-5000-300-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,950$71,700$71,425$76,900$111,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$2,475$7,950$0
Total Invoice$63,840$66,550$65,835$71,165$106,387
Adjustments for Features-277-4610-277-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,563$66,089$65,835$70,888$104,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,526$2,272$7,325$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013201320132017
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 $300 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row low console    $100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,175$10,375$9,875$10,175$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$500$0$300$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-277-4610-277-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132017
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.4,035 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested159069%
Total Not Requested70031%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested159069%
Total Not Requested70031%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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 cameras500Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested159080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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