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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: $50,660

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $21,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,755

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $38,850
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $35,920
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Cargo organizer 300 300 300  
Premium Package       3,750
Sport Package       2,300
Xenon HID headlights       900
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Rear side airbags       385
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Cargo organizer 279 279 279  
Premium Package       3,415
Sport Package       2,095
Xenon HID headlights       820
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Rear side airbags       350
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 3,440 1,540 300 10,935
Options (change) 3,199 1,432 279 9,960
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $71,915 $77,315 $110,125 $50,660
Total Invoice $66,946 $71,968 $102,481 $46,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,040
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
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$71,915$77,315$110,125$50,660
Adjustments for Features-3,385-4,225-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,530$73,090$101,800$50,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,560$33,270$0
Total Invoice$66,946$71,968$102,481$46,755
Adjustments for Features-3,151-3,933-7,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,795$68,035$94,734$46,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$30,939$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCLSCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,775$10,615$14,715$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$4,225$8,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,151-3,933-7,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172010
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.4,013 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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested132540%
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%

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