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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: $66,375

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,205

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,800 $48,990
Base Invoice $47,855 $45,561
Premium Package 3,400  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Technology Package 2,800  
Premium Sound Package 1,800  
Roof rails 100  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Proximity key 1,000  
Lane departure warning 950 850
Running boards 300 670
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
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 steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium Package 3,095  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Technology Package 2,550  
Premium Sound Package 1,640  
Roof rails 90  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Proximity key 910  
Lane departure warning 865 791
Running boards 275 623
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
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 steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 13,700 16,895
Options (change) 12,475 15,714
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,375 $66,760
Total Invoice $61,205 $62,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $326
Model Year20112012
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)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$66,375$66,760
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,375$66,095
Total Invoice$61,205$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,205$61,531

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

Model Year20112012
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
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$6,775$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-619

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

Model Year20112012
ModelX5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in114.8 in
Length191.2 in189.1 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,379 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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?
Power liftgate300Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested231581%
Total Not Requested55019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 information25No
Total Requested111568%
Total Not Requested52532%
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%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
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, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested246579%
Total Not Requested65021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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