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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: $50,410

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $23,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,345

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $22,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $39,400
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $36,250
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 700
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Sport Package     2,300
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
HD radio     350
Rear side airbags     385
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 635
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Sport Package     2,095
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
HD radio     315
Rear side airbags     350
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 1,810 970 10,185
Options (change) 1,683 902 9,270
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $73,985 $96,745 $50,410
Total Invoice $68,867 $90,034 $46,345

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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: $20,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,706
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$73,985$96,745$50,410
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,960$92,895$50,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,935$0
Total Invoice$68,867$90,034$46,345
Adjustments for Features-2,816-3,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,051$86,451$46,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,400$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122009
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
USB port$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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,840$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,816-3,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.1 in
Length194.5 in179.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.0 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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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