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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,395 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $27,615 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,225 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $26,180 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 | $37,100 | $42,700 |
| Base Invoice | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 | $34,310 | $39,465 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,150 | 3,690 | 3,690 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 750 | 750 |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 660 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | 625 | 450 | 450 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| M Sport Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,750 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,860 | 3,432 | 3,432 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 685 | 685 |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 614 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | 581 | 410 | 410 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 635 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| M Sport Package | 2,730 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,595 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,985 | 5,535 | 5,535 | 15,400 | 12,450 |
| Options (change) | 7,427 | 5,148 | 5,148 | 14,020 | 11,340 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $81,010 | $105,960 | $112,960 | $53,395 | $56,045 |
| Total Invoice | $75,405 | $98,608 | $105,118 | $49,225 | $51,700 |
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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: $26,005 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,680 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $81,010 | $105,960 | $112,960 | $53,395 | $56,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,710 | -4,010 | -4,410 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,300 | $101,950 | $108,550 | $53,295 | $56,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,650 | $29,250 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Total Invoice | $75,405 | $98,608 | $105,118 | $49,225 | $51,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,592 | -3,732 | -4,104 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $73,813 | $94,876 | $101,014 | $49,133 | $51,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,063 | $27,201 | $0 | $2,567 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,700 | $13,000 | $13,400 | $9,090 | $8,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,710 | $4,010 | $4,410 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,592 | -3,732 | -4,104 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | X3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,256 lb. | 4,113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 48% |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 54% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 44% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 28% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 245/45WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 59% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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