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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: $50,945

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $31,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,515

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $28,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160        
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270        
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079        
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111        
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 7,440 6,680 11,450 11,550 11,550 9,650
Options (change) 6,919 6,212 10,420 10,510 10,510 8,780
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $82,015 $108,105 $50,945 $53,045 $54,545 $56,145
Total Invoice $76,426 $100,781 $47,515 $49,445 $50,825 $52,315

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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: $30,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,669
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$82,015$108,105$50,945$53,045$54,545$56,145
Adjustments for Features-260-1,9600-2,050-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,755$106,145$50,945$50,995$52,495$54,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$76,426$100,781$47,515$49,445$50,825$52,315
Adjustments for Features-242-1,8270-1,911-1,910-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,184$98,954$47,515$47,534$48,915$50,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,770$0$19$1,400$2,890

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
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
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$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$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$8,975$10,675$8,715$10,765$10,765$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$1,960$0$2,050$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-1,8270-1,911-1,910-1,910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102015
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 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 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-speed200No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
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?
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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-speed200No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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-speed200No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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-speed200No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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