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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: $55,345

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $51,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,080

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $47,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,300 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $89,559 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium Package 1 3,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140        
Adaptive cruise control 2,230        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Premium Package   2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Package 1 2,976        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060        
Adaptive cruise control 2,074        
Driver Assistance Package   875 875 875 875
M Sport Package   2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Navigation system   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Premium Package   1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights   830 830 830  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Options (change) 6,570 14,300 14,400 13,800 11,450
Options (change) 6,110 13,160 13,255 12,705 10,540
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $106,345 $55,345 $57,445 $57,545 $61,395
Total Invoice $99,144 $52,080 $54,035 $54,140 $57,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,773
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$106,345$55,345$57,445$57,545$61,395
Adjustments for Features-1,3850-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,960$55,345$55,395$55,495$59,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$150$3,750
Total Invoice$99,144$52,080$54,035$54,140$57,740
Adjustments for Features-1,2910-1,928-1,929-2,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,853$52,080$52,107$52,211$55,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27$131$3,497

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100    
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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    
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, leather$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$9,950$8,565$10,615$10,615$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2910-1,928-1,929-2,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height54.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 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 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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