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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: $47,310

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $28,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,520

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $27,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $39,400
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $36,250
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160 700
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
HD radio     350
Rear side airbags     385
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079 635
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
HD radio     315
Rear side airbags     350
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 1,160 1,160 7,085
Options (change) 1,079 1,079 6,445
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,735 $102,585 $47,310
Total Invoice $70,586 $95,648 $43,520

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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: $26,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,062
Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$75,735$102,585$47,310
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,585$98,735$47,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,150$0
Total Invoice$70,586$95,648$43,520
Adjustments for Features-2,004-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,582$92,058$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,476$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$9,415$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,004-3,5900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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