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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,225

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $60,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,265

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $56,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,900 $142,700 $151,900 $203,700 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $100,347 $132,711 $141,267 $189,441 $34,010 $37,965
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300 300 300    
Heated steering wheel 470 0   0    
Sport Activity Package         1,550 1,250
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
Convenience Package         1,850 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Cold Weather Package         1,150 1,150
Rearview camera         400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Bluetooth cell phone link 279 279 279 279    
Heated steering wheel 437 0   0    
Sport Activity Package         1,410 1,140
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
Convenience Package         1,685 1,045
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Cold Weather Package         1,045 1,045
Rearview camera         365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 1,195 725 725 725 13,600 12,600
Options (change) 1,111 674 674 674 12,380 11,470
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $111,270 $146,900 $156,500 $208,300 $51,225 $54,525
Total Invoice $103,633 $136,860 $145,816 $193,990 $47,265 $50,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,673
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$111,270$146,900$156,500$208,300$51,225$54,525
Adjustments for Features-1,820-4,220-7,370-8,4950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,450$142,680$149,130$199,805$51,225$54,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,230$39,680$90,355$0$3,200
Total Invoice$103,633$136,860$145,816$193,990$47,265$50,310
Adjustments for Features-1,695-3,932-6,867-7,9110-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,938$132,928$138,949$186,079$47,265$50,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,990$37,011$84,141$0$2,953

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,665$14,065$17,215$18,340$9,845$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$4,220$7,370$8,495$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,695-3,932-6,867-7,9110-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092011
ModelCL-ClassX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in110.6 in
Length199.4 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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