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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: $63,820

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,795

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $10,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $42,685 $50,595
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660      
Wheel Package 990 760      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740 2,850 1,850
Heated second row seats   625 625 350 350
Special order charge   250      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850
Sport Package       3,700 3,700
Technology Package       2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package       2,100 2,100
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Power liftgate       500 500
Proximity key       1,000 1,000
iPod integration       400 400
HD radio       350 350
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614      
Wheel Package 921 707      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478 2,595 1,685
Heated second row seats   581 581 320 320
Special order charge   233      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685
Sport Package       3,365 3,365
Technology Package       2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,910 1,910
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Power liftgate       455 455
Proximity key       910 910
iPod integration       365 365
HD radio       320 320
Options (change) 7,350 7,335 4,365 16,795 15,795
Options (change) 6,836 6,822 4,059 15,285 14,375
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $74,265 $81,460 $111,840 $63,820 $71,420
Total Invoice $69,132 $75,823 $104,076 $58,795 $65,795

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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: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,111
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$74,265$81,460$111,840$63,820$71,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-4,690-840-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,265$80,195$107,150$62,980$70,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,930$32,885$0$7,250
Total Invoice$69,132$75,823$104,076$58,795$65,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-4,364-774-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,132$74,646$99,712$58,021$64,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,514$30,580$0$6,678

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSX5X5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,775$10,040$13,465$9,615$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$4,690$840$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-4,364-774-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152008
ModelCLSX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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