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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: $45,755

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $56,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,885

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $53,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCLSX3
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $36,800
Base Invoice $87,002 $33,670
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 700
Sport Package   1,800
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   385
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 635
Sport Package   1,640
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Rear side airbags   350
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 5,155 8,260
Options (change) 4,795 7,520
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $102,180 $45,755
Total Invoice $95,272 $41,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,532
Model Year20082006
ModelCLSX3
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$102,180$45,755
Adjustments for Features-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,045$45,755
Total Invoice$95,272$41,885
Adjustments for Features-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,417$41,885

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelCLSX3
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,375$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8550

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.1 in
Length193.0 in179.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.871.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135053%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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