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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: $62,740

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,409

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $47,650
Base Invoice $50,595 $44,315
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Premium Package 1,850  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Technology Package 2,600  
Third-row seat 1,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Power liftgate 500  
Heated front seats 500 720
Proximity key 1,000 1,130
Premium II Package   7,850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Roof rack   245
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Premium Package 1,685  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Technology Package 2,365  
Third-row seat 1,090  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 320  
Power liftgate 455  
Heated front seats 455 670
Proximity key 910 1,051
Premium II Package   7,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Roof rack   228
Panoramic sunroof   976
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 13,445 14,215
Options (change) 12,235 13,219
Destination 825 875
Total Price $69,070 $62,740
Total Invoice $63,655 $58,409

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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: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,025
Model Year20082009
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$69,070$62,740
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,745$62,740
Total Invoice$63,655$58,409
Adjustments for Features-1,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,434$58,409

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

Model Year20082009
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 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,405$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2210

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

Model Year20082009
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats200No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested131528%

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