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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: $67,575

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $38,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,280

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,300 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $89,559 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Premium Package 1 3,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140        
Adaptive cruise control 2,230        
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500 500
Luxury Seating Package   1,350 1,350 1,350  
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900 900 900
M Sport   4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500
Cold Weather Package         550
Premium Package 1 2,976        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060        
Adaptive cruise control 2,074        
Premium Package   2,455 2,455 2,455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455 455
Luxury Seating Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Adaptive M Suspension   820 820 820 820
M Sport   4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         455
Cold Weather Package         500
Options (change) 6,570 13,850 13,850 13,850 9,300
Options (change) 6,110 12,600 12,600 12,600 8,460
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $106,345 $67,575 $69,875 $71,375 $78,425
Total Invoice $99,144 $62,280 $64,395 $65,775 $72,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,154
Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$106,345$67,575$69,875$71,375$78,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,350-3,350-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,345$66,175$66,525$68,025$75,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$9,150
Total Invoice$99,144$62,280$64,395$65,775$72,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-3,087-3,087-2,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,144$60,990$61,308$62,688$69,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$318$1,698$8,462

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092014201420142014
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Metal pedals$75    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,775$10,725$10,725$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$3,350$3,350$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290-3,087-3,087-2,858

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092014
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in115.5 in
Length193.0 in193.2 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height54.7 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.0 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 washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%

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