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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: $63,120

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $40,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,155

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $38,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCLSX5X5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,300 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $89,559 $42,685 $50,595
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 700 700
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system   1,900 1,900
Sport Package   3,700 3,700
Premium Package   2,850 1,850
iPod integration   400 400
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Power liftgate   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 635 635
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   455 455
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Sport Package   3,365 3,365
Premium Package   2,595 1,685
iPod integration   365 365
Proximity key   910 910
Power liftgate   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 4,340 16,095 15,095
Options (change) 4,036 14,645 13,735
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,115 $63,120 $70,720
Total Invoice $97,070 $58,155 $65,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,353
Model Year200920082008
ModelCLSX5X5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$104,115$63,120$70,720
Adjustments for Features0-475-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,115$62,645$69,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,250
Total Invoice$97,070$58,155$65,155
Adjustments for Features0-438-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,070$57,717$64,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,678

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year200920082008
ModelCLSX5X5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,640$8,115$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.921.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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
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 Requested222591%
Total Not Requested2159%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
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 Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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