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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: $66,820

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $36,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,530

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $34,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $87,002 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Premium Package 2 4,035      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120      
iPod integration 425 400 400  
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Premium Package   3,200 3,200 2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package   3,700 3,700 3,700
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Technology Package   2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Package 2 3,753      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042      
iPod integration 395 365 365  
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Premium Package   2,910 2,910 2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685 1,820
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package   3,365 3,365 3,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Proximity key   910 910 910
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135
Technology Package   2,365 2,365 2,365
Options (change) 6,090 18,495 18,495 17,245
Options (change) 5,664 16,825 16,825 15,685
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $103,115 $66,820 $68,720 $74,270
Total Invoice $96,141 $61,530 $63,135 $68,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,144
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$103,115$66,820$68,720$74,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-1,665-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$65,155$67,055$72,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$96,141$61,530$63,135$68,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,533-1,530-1,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,141$59,997$61,605$66,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,608$6,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals$75   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,240$8,240$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$1,665$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,533-1,530-1,533

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082009
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in115.5 in
Length193.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height54.7 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested225089%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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