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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: $62,570

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,545

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelX5R-Class
TrimxDrive35dR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $52,690
Base Invoice $47,285 $49,002
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Third-row seat 1,700  
Technology Package 2,600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 660
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500 750
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Xenon HID headlights   985
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Third-row seat 1,545  
Technology Package 2,365  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 614
HD radio 320  
Heated front seats 455 698
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Xenon HID headlights   916
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 12,345 14,205
Options (change) 11,235 13,212
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -1,800 -1,550
Total Price $62,570 $66,220
Total Invoice $57,545 $61,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year20092012
ModelX5R-Class
TrimxDrive35dR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$62,570$66,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,570$64,930
Total Invoice$57,545$61,539
Adjustments for Features0-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,545$60,340

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

Model Year20092012
ModelX5R-Class
TrimxDrive35dR350
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 liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Cargo Management 
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight5,291 lb.5,225 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 xDrive35d

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?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
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 Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested102546%

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