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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: $75,495

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $32,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,010

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $94,900
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $88,257
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive M Suspension 900        
M Sport 4,500 4,500 4,500 3,500  
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,780
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400   2,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500  
Executive Package       4,600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500  
Premium 1 Package         3,690
Obstacle detection, rear         970
Heated second row seats         625
Special order charge         250
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Luxury Seating Package 910 910 910    
Adaptive M Suspension 820        
M Sport 4,095 4,095 4,095 3,185  
Night vision 2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095 1,655
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275   2,744
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,095 4,095 4,095  
Executive Package       4,185  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455  
Premium 1 Package         3,432
Obstacle detection, rear         902
Heated second row seats         581
Special order charge         250
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 20,600 24,200 24,200 21,600 12,295
Options (change) 18,745 22,020 22,020 19,655 11,452
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $75,495 $81,395 $82,895 $92,695 $108,070
Total Invoice $70,010 $75,400 $76,780 $85,820 $100,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,733
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$75,495$81,395$82,895$92,695$108,070
Adjustments for Features-1,250-4,200-4,200-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,245$77,195$78,695$87,820$108,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$13,575$0
Total Invoice$70,010$75,400$76,780$85,820$100,584
Adjustments for Features-1,159-3,891-3,890-4,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,851$71,509$72,890$81,307$100,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,658$4,039$12,456$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure prevention    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$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
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 
Active rear differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Ceramic controls   $0 
Massage, driver seat    $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,775$10,725$10,725$11,400$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$4,200$4,200$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-3,891-3,890-4,5130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152012
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in113.2 in
Length193.2 in194.5 in
Width76.3 in74.1 in
Height69.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested165057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 seat100No
Total Requested210084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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