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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: $54,095

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $52,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,880

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $49,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $35,920 $40,615
Premium 1 Package 3,690 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
Heated second row seats 625 625 450 450
Special order charge 250 250    
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Convenience Package     1,300  
Driver Assistance Package     1,000  
M Sport Package     3,000  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Rearview camera     400 400
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Premium 1 Package 3,432 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
Heated second row seats 581 581 410 410
Special order charge 233 233    
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Convenience Package     1,185  
Driver Assistance Package     910  
M Sport Package     2,730  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Rearview camera     365 365
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Options (change) 6,410 6,410 14,350 10,700
Options (change) 5,962 5,962 13,065 9,745
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $106,835 $113,835 $54,095 $55,545
Total Invoice $99,422 $105,932 $49,880 $51,255

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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: $48,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,917
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$106,835$113,835$54,095$55,545
Adjustments for Features-4,935-5,335-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,900$108,500$53,045$55,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0$2,500
Total Invoice$99,422$105,932$49,880$51,255
Adjustments for Features-4,593-4,965-9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,829$100,967$48,912$51,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,138$0$2,343

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
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  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$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$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,075$13,475$9,190$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$5,335$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,593-4,965-9680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,256 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 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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