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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: $55,645

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $49,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $45,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $87,002 $40,160 $51,180
Premium Package 2 4,035    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 750  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
iPod integration 425    
Luxury Design   350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package 2 3,753    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 690  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
iPod integration 395    
Luxury Design   320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 8,290 12,200 7,600
Options (change) 7,710 11,220 6,995
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,315 $55,645 $62,895
Total Invoice $98,187 $52,375 $59,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,605
Model Year200820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$105,315$55,645$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,315$53,740$60,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$98,187$52,375$59,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,793-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,187$50,582$56,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,278

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,825$11,730$12,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793-2,310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

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

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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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