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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: $65,270

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,115

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $6,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Premium Package 2,850 1,850        
Rear Climate Package 900 900        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100        
Cold Weather Package 900 900        
Sport Package 3,700 3,700        
Technology Package 2,600 2,600        
Power liftgate 500 500        
HD radio 350 350        
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620 620 620
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 650 650    
Running boards 300 300 670 670 670 0
iPod integration 400 400        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Convenience Package     580 580 490 580
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Active stabilizer bars     2,910 2,910 2,910  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package 2,595 1,685        
Rear Climate Package 820 820        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910        
Cold Weather Package 820 820        
Sport Package 3,365 3,365        
Technology Package 2,365 2,365        
Power liftgate 455 455        
HD radio 320 320        
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577 577 577
Proximity key 910 910 605 605    
Running boards 275 275 623 623 623 0
iPod integration 365 365        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Convenience Package     539 539 456 539
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497 1,497 1,497  
Special order charge     233 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Active stabilizer bars     2,706 2,706 2,706  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 18,245 17,245 22,055 22,055 15,355 5,340
Options (change) 16,605 15,695 20,513 20,513 14,282 4,967
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,270 $72,870 $72,780 $71,280 $79,180 $104,665
Total Invoice $60,115 $67,115 $67,752 $66,357 $73,704 $97,404

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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: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$65,270$72,870$72,780$71,280$79,180$104,665
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,955-255-2,905-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,270$72,520$70,825$71,025$76,275$100,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$200$5,450$29,410
Total Invoice$60,115$67,115$67,752$66,357$73,704$97,404
Adjustments for Features0-322-1,820-237-2,704-4,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,115$66,793$65,932$66,120$71,000$93,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$188$5,068$27,349

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

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rails$250$250    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals     $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,250$8,855$7,155$9,805$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,955$255$2,905$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-1,820-237-2,704-4,123

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

Model Year20082015
ModelX5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft371.0 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
Compass0Yes
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
Total Requested231595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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 bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested116590%
Total Not Requested12510%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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 bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested120096%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested120096%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested120096%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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