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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: $73,645

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,850

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,700 $49,800
Base Invoice $52,345 $46,314
Premium Package 3,500  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Adaptive Drive 3,500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Power door closers 600 550
Lane departure warning 950 875
Running boards 300 670
App support 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
designo Package   4,900
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Around view cameras   320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Heated second row seats   620
Proximity key   650
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated steering wheel   225
Active stabilizer bars   2,910
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Special order charge   250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Premium Package 3,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Adaptive Drive 3,185  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Power door closers 545 512
Lane departure warning 865 814
Running boards 275 623
App support 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
designo Package   4,557
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Around view cameras   298
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Heated second row seats   577
Proximity key   605
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated steering wheel   209
Active stabilizer bars   2,706
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Special order charge   233
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 16,050 26,500
Options (change) 14,610 24,648
Destination 895 925
Total Price $73,645 $77,225
Total Invoice $67,850 $71,887

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year20122015
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$73,645$77,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,645$74,495
Total Invoice$67,850$71,887
Adjustments for Features0-2,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,850$69,346

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

Model Year20122015
ModelX5M-Class
TrimxDrive35dML250 BlueTEC
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
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 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,541

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,751 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested120096%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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