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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: $72,025

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $11,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,355

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $11,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Premium 1 Package 4,150 3,690 3,690      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970      
Rear spoiler 400          
Folding second row seats 440          
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 350 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Technology Package       2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package       2,750 2,750  
Adaptive Drive       3,500 3,500 3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package       2,100 1,700 2,100
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,900 1,900 1,900
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
App support       250 250 250
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150
Lane departure warning         950 950
Premium Package           2,200
Premium Sound Package           1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,860 3,432 3,432      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902      
Rear spoiler 372          
Folding second row seats 409          
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 320 320 320
Special order charge 233 233 233      
Technology Package       2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package       2,505 2,505  
Adaptive Drive       3,185 3,185 3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,910 1,545 1,910
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,730 1,730 1,730
Proximity key       910 910 910
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
App support       230 230 230
Temporary spare tire       135 135 135
Lane departure warning         865 865
Premium Package           2,000
Premium Sound Package           1,640
Options (change) 10,445 8,485 8,485 19,050 19,600 20,900
Options (change) 9,715 7,892 7,892 17,350 17,850 19,030
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $83,470 $108,910 $115,910 $72,025 $75,075 $80,675
Total Invoice $77,693 $101,352 $107,862 $66,355 $69,155 $74,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,859
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$83,470$108,910$115,910$72,025$75,075$80,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,800-565-765-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,470$106,510$113,110$71,460$74,310$80,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,040$29,640$0$2,850$9,025
Total Invoice$77,693$101,352$107,862$66,355$69,155$74,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,233-2,606-521-705-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,693$99,119$105,256$65,834$68,450$74,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,426$27,563$0$2,616$8,286

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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 
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
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$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,600$12,000$12,400$10,165$10,365$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,800$565$765$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-2,606-521-705-175

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142011
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in
Length194.5 in191.2 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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 headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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