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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: $51,345

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $55,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,375

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $52,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $92,116 $35,920 $40,615
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 750 750
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Convenience Package   1,300  
Sport Activity Package   1,150  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 685 685
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Convenience Package   1,185  
Sport Activity Package   1,045  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,490 11,600 9,150
Options (change) 4,119 10,560 8,330
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $51,345 $53,995
Total Invoice $99,710 $47,375 $49,840

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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: $54,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,295
Model Year201120132013
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$107,015$51,345$53,995
Adjustments for Features-1,660-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,355$50,795$53,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$99,710$47,375$49,840
Adjustments for Features-1,547-5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,163$46,868$49,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,972

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120132013
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$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  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,750$8,640$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,547-5070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180083%
Total Not Requested36517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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