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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $94,595

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $759

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,215

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $1,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCLSX5
TrimCLS55 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $86,600 $87,250
Base Invoice $80,538 $80,450
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Navigation system 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080 1,000
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Power trunk closer 510  
Satellite radio 699  
Rear Climate Package   700
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Navigation system 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004 910
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Power trunk closer 474  
Satellite radio 650  
Rear Climate Package   635
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,279 6,450
Options (change) 5,839 5,870
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $95,354 $94,595
Total Invoice $88,852 $87,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,638
Model Year20062012
ModelCLSX5
TrimCLS55 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-20
Total Price$95,354$94,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,354$91,340
Total Invoice$88,852$87,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,852$84,214

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062012
ModelCLSX5
TrimCLS55 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,001

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062012
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in115.5 in
Length193.0 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height54.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.821.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.861.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%

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