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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: $66,870

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $31,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,565

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $30,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $91,500
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $85,095
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850  
Third-row seat 1,700 1,200  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600  
Premium Package 2,850 1,850  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sport Package 3,700 3,700  
Power liftgate 500 500  
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  
Premium 1 Package     2,120
Premium 2 Package     2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685  
Third-row seat 1,545 1,090  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365  
Premium Package 2,595 1,685  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sport Package 3,365 3,365  
Power liftgate 455 455  
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  
Premium 1 Package     1,972
Premium 2 Package     1,860
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 19,845 18,345 6,030
Options (change) 18,055 16,690 5,608
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $66,870 $73,970 $98,405
Total Invoice $61,565 $68,110 $91,578

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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: $33,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,818
Model Year200820082012
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6350hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$66,870$73,970$98,405
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,910$72,010$98,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$61,565$68,110$91,578
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,760$66,305$91,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,545$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelX5X5E-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Metal pedals  $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 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,925$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,805-1,8050

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

Model Year20082012
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 ft357.4 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

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%
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%
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 E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested112577%
Total Not Requested34023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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