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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: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $30,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,130

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $34,310 $39,465
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Premium Package 3,900 2,200 3,450 3,450
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660      
Folding second row seats 440      
Heated second row seats 625 625 450 450
Special order charge 250 250    
Around view cameras   800    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
M Sport Package     3,000  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Technology Package     3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sport Activity Package       1,750
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Premium Package 3,627 2,046 3,140 3,140
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614      
Folding second row seats 409      
Heated second row seats 581 581 410 410
Special order charge 233 233    
Around view cameras   744    
Cold Weather Package     635 635
M Sport Package     2,730  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Technology Package     2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sport Activity Package       1,595
Options (change) 7,965 3,875 15,300 12,350
Options (change) 7,408 3,604 13,925 11,245
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $84,110 $113,770 $53,295 $55,945
Total Invoice $78,293 $105,876 $49,130 $51,605

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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: $28,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,616
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$84,110$113,770$53,295$55,945
Adjustments for Features-2,835-5,360-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,275$108,410$53,195$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,135$0$2,750
Total Invoice$78,293$105,876$49,130$51,605
Adjustments for Features-2,639-4,988-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,654$100,888$49,038$51,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,234$0$2,567

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSX3X3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$12,075$14,600$9,340$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$5,360$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,639-4,988-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,159 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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55041%
Total Not Requested80059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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