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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: $53,785

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,078

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $6,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $36,968 $45,105
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500          
Multicontour seats 1,300 900 1,300 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350    
Premium Package     3,500     6,150 3,750
Proximity key       1,000 1,000   1,080
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof           1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Comfort Package           1,450 1,450
Lighting Package           890 890
Heated front seats           690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls           750 750
Satellite radio           500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           690 690
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185          
Multicontour seats 1,185 820 1,185 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320    
Premium Package     3,185     5,720 3,488
Proximity key       910 910   1,004
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof           1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear           698 698
Comfort Package           1,349 1,349
Lighting Package           828 828
Heated front seats           642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls           698 698
Satellite radio           465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)           642 642
Options (change) 5,150 4,750 5,150 2,650 1,350 13,260 11,150
Options (change) 4,690 4,325 4,690 2,415 1,230 12,335 10,372
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 775 775
Total Price $61,245 $63,345 $62,745 $67,745 $89,495 $53,785 $60,425
Total Invoice $56,550 $58,485 $57,930 $62,555 $82,575 $50,078 $56,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,311
Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 1680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,245$63,345$62,745$67,745$89,495$53,785$60,425
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,340-2,140-1,340-2,1550-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$61,005$60,605$66,405$87,340$53,785$60,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,700$7,500$28,435$0$6,365
Total Invoice$56,550$58,485$57,930$62,555$82,575$50,078$56,252
Adjustments for Features-2,161-2,160-1,976-1,237-1,9880-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,389$56,325$55,954$61,318$80,587$50,078$55,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,936$1,565$6,929$26,198$0$5,918

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5M-ClassM-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,930$7,930$7,730$6,930$7,745$5,590$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,340$2,140$1,340$2,155$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,161-2,160-1,976-1,237-1,9880-256

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

Model Year20122006
ModelX5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in114.7 in
Length191.2 in188.5 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,624 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested89046%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested89046%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested89046%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested357596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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