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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: $73,225

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $26,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,435

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $24,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelX5E-Class
TrimxDrive35dE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,800 $91,500
Base Invoice $47,855 $85,095
Technology Package 2,800  
Premium Package 3,400  
Third-row seat 1,700  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100  
Heated front seats 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Premium Sound Package 1,800  
Adaptive Drive 3,500  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Lane departure warning 950 850
Roof rails 100  
Premium 2 Package   2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Technology Package 2,550  
Premium Package 3,095  
Third-row seat 1,545  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910  
Heated front seats 455  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Premium Sound Package 1,640  
Adaptive Drive 3,185  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Proximity key 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Lane departure warning 865 791
Roof rails 90  
Premium 2 Package   1,860
Premium 1 Package   1,972
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 20,550 6,880
Options (change) 18,705 6,399
Destination 875 875
Total Price $73,225 $99,255
Total Invoice $67,435 $92,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,960
Model Year20112012
ModelX5E-Class
TrimxDrive35dE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine265hp I6 D518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,225$99,255
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,025$99,255
Total Invoice$67,435$92,369
Adjustments for Features-2,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,409$92,369

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX5E-Class
TrimxDrive35dE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,300$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0260

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX5E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in113.2 in
Length191.2 in192.7 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight5,379 lb.4,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested111568%
Total Not Requested52532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested266593%
Total Not Requested2007%
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%
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 Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested114078%
Total Not Requested32522%

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