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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: $62,895

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,050

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $1,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $44,640 $51,645
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Multicontour seats 1,300 900 1,300 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000   1,080
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690
Satellite radio         500 500
Power liftgate         520 520
Panoramic sunroof         2,390 2,390
Heated second row seats         1,190 690
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,050 1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         3,000 3,000
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Multicontour seats 1,185 820 1,185 1,185    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 685    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910   1,004
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear         698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642
Satellite radio         465 465
Power liftgate         484 484
Panoramic sunroof         2,223 2,223
Heated second row seats         1,107 642
Rear air vents with automatic controls         976 976
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         2,790 2,790
Options (change) 6,800 6,400 6,800 6,800 14,860 14,165
Options (change) 6,190 5,825 6,190 6,190 13,822 13,174
Destination 895 895 895 895 775 775
Total Price $62,895 $64,995 $64,395 $71,895 $63,635 $70,440
Total Invoice $58,050 $59,985 $59,430 $66,330 $59,237 $65,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,602
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$62,895$64,995$64,395$71,895$63,635$70,440
Adjustments for Features-450-450-250-1,1900-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,445$64,545$64,145$70,705$63,635$69,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,700$8,260$0$6,080
Total Invoice$58,050$59,985$59,430$66,330$59,237$65,594
Adjustments for Features-415-415-231-1,0980-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,635$59,570$59,199$65,232$59,237$64,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$1,564$7,597$0$5,682

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

Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelX5X5X5X5R-ClassR-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote     $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system   $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information   $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,565$6,365$7,305$6,115$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$250$1,190$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-415-415-231-1,0980-675

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

Model Year20122006
ModelX5R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in126.6 in
Length191.2 in203.0 in
Width76.1 in75.7 in
Height69.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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