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

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

Lowest Total Price: $66,370

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $26,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,115

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $24,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelX5X5M-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $87,000
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $80,910
Premium Package 2,850 1,850  
Rear Climate Package 900 900  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600  
Sport Package 3,700 3,700  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 375
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,110
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,250
Running boards 300 300  
Heated second row seats 350 350 595
Power liftgate 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear     770
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Premium Package 2,595 1,685  
Rear Climate Package 820 820  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365  
Sport Package 3,365 3,365  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 349
Proximity key 910 910 1,032
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,162
Running boards 275 275  
Heated second row seats 320 320 553
Power liftgate 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Obstacle detection, rear     716
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Options (change) 19,345 18,345 4,610
Options (change) 17,605 16,695 4,286
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $66,370 $73,970 $92,485
Total Invoice $61,115 $68,115 $86,071

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,287
Model Year200820082008
ModelX5X5M-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$66,370$73,970$92,485
Adjustments for Features-360-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,010$73,260$92,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0
Total Invoice$61,115$68,115$86,071
Adjustments for Features-331-6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,784$67,461$86,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelX5X5M-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,750$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-331-6540

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

Model Year20082008
ModelX5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in188.5 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.5 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested221591%
Total Not Requested2259%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested106583%
Total Not Requested22517%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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