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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: $60,930

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,724

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $4,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,800 $44,000
Base Invoice $47,855 $40,920
Technology Package 2,800  
Premium Package 3,400  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Premium Sound Package 1,800  
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Heated front seats 500 710
Running boards 300 510
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,250
Proximity key 1,000 1,110
Temporary spare tire 150  
Roof rails 100  
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Premium III Package   8,600
Interior Appearance Package   510
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Technology Package 2,550  
Premium Package 3,095  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Premium Sound Package 1,640  
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Heated front seats 455 660
Running boards 275 474
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,162
Proximity key 910 1,032
Temporary spare tire 135  
Roof rails 90  
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Premium III Package   7,998
Interior Appearance Package   474
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 13,950 16,055
Options (change) 12,700 14,929
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,625 $60,930
Total Invoice $61,430 $56,724

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,484
Model Year20112008
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$66,625$60,930
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$60,930
Total Invoice$61,430$56,724
Adjustments for Features-1,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,208$56,724

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

Model Year20112008
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,515$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2220

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

Model Year20112008
ModelX5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in114.7 in
Length191.2 in188.5 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight5,379 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested54033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested131546%
Total Not Requested155054%
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%
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested354065%
Total Not Requested192535%
Interior Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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