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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: $75,225

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $32,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,240

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $31,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Premium 1 Package 3,690        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Night vision 1,780 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Heated second row seats 625        
Special order charge 250        
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030        
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700  
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
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
Cold Weather Package   550 550 550 550
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Dynamic Handling Package     3,600 3,600 3,600
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500
Premium 1 Package 3,432        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,275 1,275 1,275  
Night vision 1,655 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365
Heated second row seats 581        
Special order charge 250        
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888        
Premium Package   2,455 2,455 2,455  
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
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
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package     3,275 3,275 3,275
Cooled or ventilated front seats         455
Options (change) 12,295 21,500 25,100 25,100 18,600
Options (change) 11,452 19,560 22,835 22,835 16,920
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $108,070 $75,225 $81,125 $82,625 $87,725
Total Invoice $100,584 $69,240 $74,630 $76,010 $80,770

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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: $34,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,495
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$108,070$75,225$81,125$82,625$87,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,200-4,200-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,070$73,975$76,925$78,425$84,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,950$4,450$10,700
Total Invoice$100,584$69,240$74,630$76,010$80,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-3,864-3,864-2,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,584$68,089$70,766$72,146$77,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,677$4,057$9,873

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014201420142014
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$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 
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention$150    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
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
Traffic information$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    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Metal pedals$75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$6,675$7,925$10,875$10,875$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,200$4,200$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-3,864-3,864-2,808

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in
Length194.5 in193.2 in
Width74.1 in76.3 in
Height55.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested210084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
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 seat50No
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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