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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: $52,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $27,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Folding second row seats 440      
Rear spoiler 400      
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 490      
Premium Package     3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Wood trim     500  
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Folding second row seats 409      
Rear spoiler 372      
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 456      
Premium Package     2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Wood trim     455  
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 8,415 6,385 11,550 9,150
Options (change) 7,844 5,956 10,510 8,325
Destination 905 905 925 925
Total Price $81,320 $103,190 $52,275 $54,975
Total Invoice $75,709 $96,048 $48,230 $50,740

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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: $27,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,747
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$81,320$103,190$52,275$54,975
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,86000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,460$100,330$52,275$54,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,870$0$2,700
Total Invoice$75,709$96,048$48,230$50,740
Adjustments for Features-1,732-2,66200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,977$93,386$48,230$50,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,409$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Massage, driver seat $100  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,375$11,375$8,515$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,860$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,732-2,66200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132014
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in183.0 in
Width74.1 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested107546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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