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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: $68,845

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $45,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,470

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $43,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $108,900 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $101,277 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Premium Package 2,200     3,500 1,850
Heated second row seats 625        
Special order charge 250        
Around view cameras 800        
Lane departure warning 875   950 950 950
Adaptive Drive   3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500    
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250    
App support   250 250 250 250
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Premium Package 2,046     3,185 1,685
Heated second row seats 581        
Special order charge 233        
Around view cameras 744        
Lane departure warning 814   865 865 865
Adaptive Drive   3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185    
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230    
App support   230 230 230 230
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Options (change) 4,750 12,750 13,300 13,450 11,800
Options (change) 4,418 11,610 12,110 12,245 10,745
Destination 995 895 895 895 895
Total Price $114,645 $68,845 $71,895 $71,045 $76,895
Total Invoice $106,690 $63,470 $66,270 $65,485 $70,885

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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: $43,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,845
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)255/35-19255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$114,645$68,845$71,895$71,045$76,895
Adjustments for Features-2,750-200-4000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,895$68,645$71,495$71,045$76,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$2,400$8,050
Total Invoice$106,690$63,470$66,270$65,485$70,885
Adjustments for Features-2,559-184-3690-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,131$63,286$65,901$65,485$70,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,615$2,199$7,415

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCLSX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG CLS63 SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$12,425$9,875$10,075$9,675$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$200$400$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,559-184-3690-184

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,159 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 AMG CLS63 S

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

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested159080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested159080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested159080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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