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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: $61,770

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,815

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $48,990
Base Invoice $47,285 $45,561
Premium Package 3,200  
Cold Weather Package 1,250  
Technology Package 2,600  
Temporary spare tire 150  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
Running boards 300 670
iPod integration 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,970
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium Package 2,910  
Cold Weather Package 1,140  
Technology Package 2,365  
Temporary spare tire 135  
HD radio 320  
Proximity key 910  
Running boards 275 623
iPod integration 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,832
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 11,545 16,045
Options (change) 10,505 14,923
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $61,770 $65,910
Total Invoice $56,815 $61,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,422
Model Year20092012
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$61,770$65,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,770$64,705
Total Invoice$56,815$61,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,815$60,237

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

Model Year20092012
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight5,291 lb.5,038 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 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
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, leather250No
Total Requested221581%
Total Not Requested52519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested91529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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