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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: $50,035

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $28,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,990

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $27,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $38,600
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $35,510
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Cargo organizer 290 290  
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Sport Package     2,300
Premium Package     2,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     350
Rear side airbags     385
Navigation system     1,800
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Cargo organizer 270 270  
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 233    
Cold Weather Package     910
Sport Package     2,095
Premium Package     2,550
Xenon HID headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     315
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 2,405 290 10,610
Options (change) 2,237 270 9,655
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $78,550 $110,185 $50,035
Total Invoice $73,122 $102,542 $45,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,339
Model Year201820182008
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$78,550$110,185$50,035
Adjustments for Features-4,075-7,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,475$102,210$50,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,735$0
Total Invoice$73,122$102,542$45,990
Adjustments for Features-3,793-7,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,329$95,120$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,791$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182008
ModelCLSCLSX3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$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  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,815$14,715$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$7,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,793-7,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182008
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 Weight4,159 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 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 3.0si

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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