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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: $77,345

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,495

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $28,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $73,650 $94,900
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $69,175 $88,257
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive M Suspension 900        
M Sport 3,550 3,550 3,550 3,000  
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 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
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) 700 700 700    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500  
Interior Design Package       1,950  
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 2,485 2,485 2,485    
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920    
Adaptive M Suspension 830        
M Sport 3,265 3,265 3,265 2,760  
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 1,655
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driver Assistance Package 1,290 1,290 1,290   2,744
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Cold Weather Package 505 505 505 505  
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,140 4,140 4,140  
Interior Design Package       1,795  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460  
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) 19,750 23,350 23,350 18,250 12,295
Options (change) 18,180 21,490 21,490 16,795 11,452
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $77,345 $83,245 $84,745 $92,895 $108,070
Total Invoice $72,495 $77,940 $79,335 $86,965 $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: $32,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,331
Model Year20172017201720172012
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$77,345$83,245$84,745$92,895$108,070
Adjustments for Features-1,325-4,275-4,275-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,020$78,970$80,470$88,845$108,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$12,825$0
Total Invoice$72,495$77,940$79,335$86,965$100,584
Adjustments for Features-1,242-4,003-4,002-3,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,253$73,937$75,333$83,174$100,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,684$4,080$11,921$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201720172012
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 liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
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 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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$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
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$7,850$10,800$10,800$10,575$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$4,275$4,275$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,242-4,003-4,002-3,7910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
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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