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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: $45,755

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $23,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,885

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $22,383

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $36,800
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $33,670
Wheel Package 990 760    
Cargo organizer 290 290 290  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Sport Package       1,800
Premium Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Obstacle detection, rear       700
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Rear side airbags       385
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Wheel Package 921 707    
Cargo organizer 270 270 270  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Rear spoiler 372 372    
Sport Package       1,640
Premium Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Obstacle detection, rear       635
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Rear side airbags       350
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 2,120 1,890 290 8,260
Options (change) 1,972 1,758 270 7,520
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $69,035 $76,015 $107,765 $45,755
Total Invoice $64,268 $70,759 $100,287 $41,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,838
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$69,035$76,015$107,765$45,755
Adjustments for Features-1,660-4,000-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,375$72,015$100,215$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$32,840$0
Total Invoice$64,268$70,759$100,287$41,885
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,723-7,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,723$67,036$93,261$41,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,313$30,538$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,675$10,015$13,565$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$4,000$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,545-3,723-7,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,035 lb.4,024 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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