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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: $52,625

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $19,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,550

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $18,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $36,795 $41,490
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Premium Package   4,200   3,200 2,200
Heated second row seats   625      
Special order charge   250      
Around view cameras     800 350 350
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package       950 950
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Wood trim       500  
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Premium Package   3,906   2,910 2,000
Heated second row seats   581      
Special order charge   233      
Around view cameras     744 320 320
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package       865 865
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Wood trim       455  
Options (change) 4,515 7,980 1,675 11,900 9,500
Options (change) 4,199 7,422 1,558 10,830 8,645
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $72,340 $83,005 $110,400 $52,625 $55,325
Total Invoice $67,341 $77,260 $102,737 $48,550 $51,060

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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: $19,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,726
Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$72,340$83,005$110,400$52,625$55,325
Adjustments for Features-70-2,885-4,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,270$80,120$106,140$52,625$55,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$33,870$0$2,700
Total Invoice$67,341$77,260$102,737$48,550$51,060
Adjustments for Features-65-2,685-3,96400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,276$74,575$98,773$48,550$51,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,299$31,497$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer $350   
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
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
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
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$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
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 
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$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$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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 headliner  $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$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,500$12,315$13,690$9,430$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$2,885$4,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-2,685-3,96400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested105056%
Total Not Requested82544%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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