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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: $67,920

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,535

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 3,200 3,200 2,200
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660        
Folding second row seats 440        
Heated second row seats 625 625      
Special order charge 250 250      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,850 1,850 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package     3,700 3,700 3,700
Technology Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package     1,250 1,250 1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
iPod integration     400 400  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio     350 350 350
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Premium Package 3,627 2,325 2,910 2,910 2,000
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614        
Folding second row seats 409        
Heated second row seats 581 581      
Special order charge 233 233      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,685 1,685 1,820
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package     3,365 3,365 3,365
Technology Package     2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package     1,140 1,140 1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
iPod integration     365 365  
Proximity key     910 910 910
HD radio     320 320 320
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Options (change) 6,675 3,375 19,595 19,595 18,345
Options (change) 6,208 3,139 17,830 17,830 16,690
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $82,820 $113,270 $67,920 $69,820 $75,370
Total Invoice $77,093 $105,411 $62,535 $64,140 $69,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,133
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$82,820$113,270$67,920$69,820$75,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-625-625-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,820$109,845$67,295$69,195$74,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,025$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$77,093$105,411$62,535$64,140$69,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,187-575-574-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,093$102,224$61,960$63,566$68,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,131$0$1,606$6,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSX5X5X5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
Synthetic suede headliner $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   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,990$12,415$9,615$9,615$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$625$625$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,187-575-574-575

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,159 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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46529%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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