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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,680

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $14,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,915

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $13,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelX5X5X5E-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $53,150 $85,095
Premium Package 3,400 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Auto-dimming mirrors 350        
Rear Climate Package 600        
Sport Package 2,500 1,600   760  
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 700        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 420 420
Heated steering wheel 150 150   490  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 625  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package       3,500 2,120
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620  
Premium Package 3,095 2,275      
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Auto-dimming mirrors 320        
Rear Climate Package 545        
Sport Package 2,275 1,455   707  
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Cold Weather Package 685 685      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 635        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 391 391
Heated steering wheel 135 135   456  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 581  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Premium 2 Package       2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package       3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507  
Options (change) 12,485 7,535 2,535 11,675 4,540
Options (change) 11,365 6,860 2,310 10,859 4,223
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Total Price $55,680 $61,830 $74,330 $69,700 $96,915
Total Invoice $50,915 $56,510 $67,885 $64,884 $90,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,925
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelX5X5X5E-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,680$61,830$74,330$69,700$96,915
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,600-3,270-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,680$61,280$72,730$66,430$93,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$17,050$0$27,265
Total Invoice$50,915$56,510$67,885$64,884$90,193
Adjustments for Features0-503-1,461-3,044-2,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,915$56,007$66,424$61,840$87,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$15,509$0$25,356

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelX5X5X5E-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Rear-facing third row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,825$5,875$7,545$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,600$3,270$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-1,461-3,044-2,997

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelX5E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length183.7 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested109054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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