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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: $72,745

BMW X5 sDrive40i   
Difference: $5,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelX5X5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,400 $61,700 $65,400 $82,800 $64,900 $86,600
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900   900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Interior Design Package       1,950    
Lighting Package         1,220 1,220
Premium Package         3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer         510 510
Satellite radio         699 699
Proximity key         1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat         200  
Adaptive cruise control         3,130 3,110
Navigation system           1,240
Adaptive M Suspension 830 830   830    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335      
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095    
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460    
Interior Design Package       1,795    
Lighting Package         1,135 1,135
Premium Package         3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer         474 474
Satellite radio         650 650
Proximity key         1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat         186  
Adaptive cruise control         2,911 2,892
Navigation system           1,153
Options (change) 12,350 12,350 11,450 9,000 11,589 8,959
Options (change) 11,365 11,365 10,535 8,285 10,778 8,331
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $72,745 $75,045 $73,177 $92,795 $78,564 $98,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive45e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,041
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelX5X5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H335hp I6 H282hp I6 PiH456hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,745$75,045$73,177$92,795$78,564$98,034
Adjustments for Features-4,565-6,515-6,415-7,465-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,180$68,530$66,762$85,330$77,589$98,034
Cost Above Minimum$1,418$1,768$0$18,568$0$20,445

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelX5X5X5X5CLSCLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,790$11,690$12,740$6,250$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$6,515$6,415$7,465$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-776-1,073-602-747-9090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212006
ModelX5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in112.4 in
Length194.3 in193.0 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height69.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,814 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive40i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive45e

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested97532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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