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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: $58,795

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $55,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,255

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $51,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 SsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $108,900 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $101,277 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium Package 2,200 2,050 2,050 1,750  
Around view cameras 800 750 750 750 750
Lane departure warning 875        
Black exterior trim (optional) 750        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
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)   700 700 700 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Package 2,046 1,885 1,885 1,610  
Around view cameras 744 690 690 690 690
Lane departure warning 814        
Black exterior trim (optional) 698        
Driver Assistance Package   875 875 875 875
M Sport Package   2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
LED headlights   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights   830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Semi-automated parking system   460 460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Options (change) 4,625 17,750 17,850 17,250 14,900
Options (change) 4,302 16,335 16,430 15,880 13,715
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $114,450 $58,795 $60,895 $60,995 $64,845
Total Invoice $106,504 $55,255 $57,210 $57,315 $60,915

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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: $50,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,843
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 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, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$114,450$58,795$60,895$60,995$64,845
Adjustments for Features-4,7350-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,715$58,795$58,845$58,945$62,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$150$3,750
Total Invoice$106,504$55,255$57,210$57,315$60,915
Adjustments for Features-4,4060-1,926-1,926-2,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,098$55,255$55,284$55,389$58,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29$134$3,499

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelCLSX3X3X3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
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$12,475$7,740$9,790$9,790$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4060-1,926-1,926-2,161

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017
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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length 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-speed or partial200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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)0Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
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, brake-based100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
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, brake-based100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
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, brake-based100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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