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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: $56,695

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $56,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,750

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $52,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMG SsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $106,550 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $99,092 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Premium Package 3,740 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Around view cameras 800 750 750 750 750
Lane departure warning 875        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Package 3,478 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Around view cameras 744 685 685 685 685
Lane departure warning 814        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
M Sport Package   2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 5,415 17,200 17,300 17,000 15,400
Options (change) 5,036 15,655 15,745 15,475 14,015
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $112,890 $56,695 $58,795 $59,995 $61,895
Total Invoice $105,053 $52,750 $54,680 $55,790 $57,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,036
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMG SsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$112,890$56,695$58,795$59,995$61,895
Adjustments for Features-4,5850-2,050-2,050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,305$56,695$56,745$57,945$59,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,250$3,150
Total Invoice$105,053$52,750$54,680$55,790$57,550
Adjustments for Features-4,2670-1,907-1,906-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,786$52,750$52,773$53,884$55,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23$1,134$2,894

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimCLS63 AMG SsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver 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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$12,350$7,765$9,815$9,815$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$0$2,050$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2670-1,907-1,906-1,906

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in183.8 in
Width74.1 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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