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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: $71,575

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $12,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5X5E-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iE450
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $66,100
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350 620
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
App support 250 250 250 250  
Premium Package     3,400 2,200  
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800  
Roof rails     100 100  
Active multicontour front seats         1,320
Warmth & Comfort Package         1,050
designo Edition         4,900
Premium 2 Package         5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Cooled or ventilated front seats         450
Special order charge         250
Panoramic sunroof         1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls         760
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320 577
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
App support 230 230 230 230  
Premium Package     3,095 2,000  
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640  
Roof rails     90 90  
Active multicontour front seats         1,228
Warmth & Comfort Package         977
designo Edition         4,557
Premium 2 Package         5,487
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Cooled or ventilated front seats         419
Special order charge         233
Panoramic sunroof         930
Rear air vents with automatic controls         707
Options (change) 18,600 18,200 20,800 19,600 16,970
Options (change) 16,940 16,575 18,940 17,845 15,785
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Total Price $71,575 $73,675 $73,475 $79,375 $84,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,104
Model Year20112011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5X5E-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iE450
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$71,575$73,675$73,475$79,375$84,065
Adjustments for Features-575-5750-300-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,000$73,100$73,475$79,075$81,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,475$8,075$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5X5E-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iE450
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front row armrests    $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Rapid-heating front seats    $0
Rear-facing third row seats    $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,950$8,950$8,375$8,675$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$575$0$300$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-530-5300-276-469

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

Model Year20112020
ModelX5E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in115.7 in
Length191.2 in194.2 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested149076%
Total Not Requested47524%
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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested149076%
Total Not Requested47524%
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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested274096%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested149092%
Total Not Requested1258%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested217559%

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