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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: $54,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $62,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,565

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $58,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112015201520152015
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $113,150 $150,250 $157,000 $209,300 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $105,229 $139,732 $146,010 $194,649 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950     950 950 950 950
M Sport Package         2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system         2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Premium Package         3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights         900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550 550
Sunshades, second row         250 250 250 250
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744     865 865 865 865
M Sport Package         2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system         1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package         1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
Premium Package         2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights         820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500 500 500
Sunshades, second row         230 230 230 230
Heated front seats         455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system         455 455 455 455
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 0 14,800 14,900 14,600 13,000
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 0 0 13,470 13,560 13,290 11,830
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $116,975 $155,075 $160,475 $212,775 $54,295 $56,395 $57,595 $59,495
Total Invoice $108,848 $144,351 $149,485 $198,124 $50,565 $52,495 $53,605 $55,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,854
Model Year20112011201120112015201520152015
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$116,975$155,075$160,475$212,775$54,295$56,395$57,595$59,495
Adjustments for Features-3,685-6,385-7,835-8,8600-2,050-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,290$148,690$152,640$203,915$54,295$54,345$55,545$57,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,400$39,350$90,625$0$50$1,250$3,150
Total Invoice$108,848$144,351$149,485$198,124$50,565$52,495$53,605$55,365
Adjustments for Features-3,429-5,943-7,298-8,2500-1,908-1,908-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,419$138,408$142,187$189,874$50,565$50,587$51,697$53,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,989$36,768$84,455$0$22$1,132$2,892

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

Model Year20112011201120112015201520152015
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassX3X3X3X3
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$1300$1300
AWD$1700    $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0$0   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100     
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250    
Power door closers$300$300$300$300    
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225    
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power   $225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$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$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150    
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225    
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150    
Night vision  $1750$1750    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40    
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Roof rails    $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125    
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325    
CD player    $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
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$100$100$100    
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250    
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100 $100    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50    
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
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    
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$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$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000       
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100      
Total Value of Features$12,290$14,990$16,440$17,465$8,605$10,655$10,655$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$6,385$7,835$8,860$0$2,050$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,429-5,943-7,298-8,2500-1,908-1,908-1,908

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

Model Year20112015
ModelCL-ClassX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.563.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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