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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: $72,895

BMW X5 sDrive40i   
Difference: $32,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,400 $61,700 $65,400 $82,800 $93,550
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    
Temporary spare tire 150 150   150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500  
Interior Design Package       1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,120
Premium Package 2         4,035
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
Voice control for nav and audio         510
iPod integration         425
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    
Temporary spare tire 140 140   140  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460  
Interior Design Package       1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,042
Premium Package 2         3,753
Adaptive cruise control         2,046
Voice control for nav and audio         474
iPod integration         395
Options (change) 12,500 12,500 11,450 9,150 8,290
Options (change) 11,505 11,505 10,535 8,425 7,710
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 2,600
Total Price $72,895 $75,195 $73,177 $92,945 $105,315

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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: $36,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,713
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H335hp I6 H282hp I6 PiH456hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$72,895$75,195$73,177$92,945$105,315
Adjustments for Features-2,440-4,390-4,140-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,455$70,805$69,037$87,605$105,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,418$1,768$0$18,568$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelX5X5X5X5CLS
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive45eM50iCLS63 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 
Adaptive cruise control    $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
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $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
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera   $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 
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 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$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 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
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 
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $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 
Total Value of Features$9,790$11,740$11,490$12,690$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$4,390$4,140$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-418-730-388-5410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212008
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.3,993 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive45e

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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?
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested205095%
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 CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested225089%
Total Not Requested27511%

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