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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: $62,395

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,700 $44,000
Base Invoice $52,345 $40,920
Premium Package 3,500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,250
Running boards 300 510
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Premium III Package   8,600
Leather seating surfaces   1,975
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Heated front seats   710
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium Package 3,185  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,162
Running boards 275 474
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Premium III Package   7,998
Leather seating surfaces   1,837
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Heated front seats   660
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 6,000 17,520
Options (change) 5,460 16,292
Destination 895 875
Total Price $63,595 $62,395
Total Invoice $58,700 $58,087

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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: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,023
Model Year20122008
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)205, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$63,595$62,395
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,595$61,955
Total Invoice$58,700$58,087
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,700$57,677

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

Model Year20122008
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 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$6,940$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-410

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

Model Year20122008
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

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested79041%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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 downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305056%
Total Not Requested241544%

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