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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: $63,920

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,885

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $6,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $56,200
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $52,266
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850  
Third-row seat 1,700 1,200  
Premium Package 2,850 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 900 900  
Power liftgate 500 500  
Heated second row seats 350 350 625
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
HD radio 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     660
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450
Heated steering wheel     490
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685  
Third-row seat 1,545 1,090  
Premium Package 2,595 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 820 820  
Power liftgate 455 455  
Heated second row seats 320 320 581
Proximity key 910 910  
HD radio 320 320  
iPod integration 365 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     614
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,255
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419
Heated steering wheel     456
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 16,895 15,395 13,515
Options (change) 15,375 14,010 12,570
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $63,920 $71,020 $70,590
Total Invoice $58,885 $65,430 $65,711

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,388
Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6350hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/45-17
Total Price$63,920$71,020$70,590
Adjustments for Features-610-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,310$70,410$70,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$58,885$65,430$65,711
Adjustments for Features-562-5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,323$64,868$65,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,545$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,850$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-562-5620

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

Model Year20082011
ModelX5E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in192.7 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height69.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested226593%
Total Not Requested1757%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested111586%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested49024%

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