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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: $66,845

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,229

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $52,690
Base Invoice $50,595 $49,002
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Third-row seat 1,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
Power liftgate 500  
HD radio 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Third-row seat 1,090  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
Power liftgate 455  
HD radio 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 13,845 13,280
Options (change) 12,600 12,352
Destination 825 875
Total Price $69,470 $66,845
Total Invoice $64,020 $62,229

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $409
Model Year20082012
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$69,470$66,845
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,970$66,845
Total Invoice$64,020$62,229
Adjustments for Features-1,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,638$62,229

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

Model Year20082012
ModelX5R-Class
Trim4.8iR350
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
Sunshades, second row$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 
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 
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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,405$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3820

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

Model Year20082012
ModelX5R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in126.6 in
Length191.1 in203.1 in
Width76.1 in77.1 in
Height69.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 lighting150No
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 information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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