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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: $60,345

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $56,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,700

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $51,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $108,900 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $101,277 $40,160 $51,180
Premium Package 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250    
Heated second row seats 625 350 350
Special order charge 250    
Around view cameras 800    
Black exterior trim (optional) 750    
M Sport Design   4,100  
Executive Tier   3,500  
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Panoramic sunroof   1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Parking Assistance Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     1,700
Premium Package 2,046    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093    
Heated second row seats 581 320 320
Special order charge 233    
Around view cameras 744    
Black exterior trim (optional) 698    
M Sport Design   3,770  
Executive Tier   3,220  
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 645
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Panoramic sunroof   1,105  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Parking Assistance Package     645
Leather seating surfaces     1,565
Options (change) 6,875 16,900 9,850
Options (change) 6,395 15,545 9,065
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $116,770 $60,345 $65,145
Total Invoice $108,667 $56,700 $61,240

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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: $54,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,146
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$116,770$60,345$65,145
Adjustments for Features-2,310-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,460$59,995$65,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,150
Total Invoice$108,667$56,700$61,240
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,517$56,371$61,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,869

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSX3X3
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Gesture control system $100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $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
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$12,125$10,165$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,150-3290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.8 in
Length194.5 in185.9 in
Width74.1 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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