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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,421

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $50,595 $39,153
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Third-row seat 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Power liftgate 500  
Heated second row seats 350  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,250
Proximity key 1,000 1,110
iPod integration 400 375
CD changer, remote   450
Premium II Package   7,850
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
AWD   2,500
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Sunshades, second row   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Third-row seat 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Power liftgate 455  
Heated second row seats 320  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,162
Proximity key 910 1,032
iPod integration 365 349
CD changer, remote   418
Premium II Package   7,300
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
AWD   2,325
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Sunshades, second row   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 13,845 19,780
Options (change) 12,600 18,393
Destination 825 875
Total Price $69,470 $62,755
Total Invoice $64,020 $58,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year20082008
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$69,470$62,755
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,470$62,595
Total Invoice$64,020$58,421
Adjustments for Features0-149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,020$58,272

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

Model Year20082008
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149

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

Model Year20082008
ModelX5R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in126.6 in
Length191.1 in203.0 in
Width76.1 in75.7 in
Height69.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82564%
Total Not Requested46536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested470082%
Total Not Requested105018%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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