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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,045

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $23,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,885

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $21,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Comfort Package 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 750 750  
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220      
Power trunk closer 510 510      
Tires, run-flat 200        
Navigation system 1,240 1,240      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080      
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110      
Satellite radio 699 699      
Luxury Design     350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350 350
Premium Tier     3,300 3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Comfort Package 1,395        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 690 690  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135      
Power trunk closer 474 474      
Tires, run-flat 186        
Navigation system 1,153 1,153      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004      
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892      
Satellite radio 650 650      
Luxury Design     320 320  
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     2,620 2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320 320
Premium Tier     3,035 3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 920 645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 10,679 8,959 12,050 12,050 7,450
Options (change) 9,931 8,331 11,080 11,080 6,855
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $77,654 $98,034 $54,045 $56,045 $63,095
Total Invoice $72,363 $91,344 $50,885 $52,745 $59,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,418
Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$77,654$98,034$54,045$56,045$63,095
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,580-4,280-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,129$98,034$51,465$51,765$58,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,905$0$300$6,800
Total Invoice$72,363$91,344$50,885$52,745$59,355
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,429-4,028-4,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,874$91,344$48,456$48,717$54,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,470$0$261$6,355

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006201920192019
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,200$7,675$10,255$11,955$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,580$4,280$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,429-4,028-4,544

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062019
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.8 in
Length193.0 in185.9 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height54.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.862.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%

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