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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: $50,675

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $27,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,775

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $25,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140 750 750
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Wood trim     500  
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060 685 685
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Wood trim     455  
Options (change) 5,090 4,340 9,950 7,550
Options (change) 4,734 4,036 9,055 6,870
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $77,965 $104,115 $50,675 $53,375
Total Invoice $72,660 $97,070 $46,775 $49,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,876
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$77,965$104,115$50,675$53,375
Adjustments for Features-10-1,71000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,955$102,405$50,675$53,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,450$0$2,700
Total Invoice$72,660$97,070$46,775$49,285
Adjustments for Features-9-1,59400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,651$95,476$46,775$49,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,825$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,350$10,050$8,340$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$1,710$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-1,59400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092014
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height54.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.9 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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