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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,180

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $33,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,370

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $32,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010201020102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Premium Package 3,400 2,500            
Sport Package 2,500 1,600            
Auto-dimming mirrors 350              
Rear Climate Package 600              
Cold Weather Package 750 750            
Xenon HID headlights 800              
Obstacle detection, rear 700              
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,200 500            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800          
Rear side airbags 385 385 385          
Heated steering wheel 150 150   480 480 0   0
Heated second row seats 350 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof       1,070 1,070 1,070    
Sunshades, second row, power       740 740      
Premium Package 3,095 2,275            
Sport Package 2,275 1,455            
Auto-dimming mirrors 320              
Rear Climate Package 545              
Cold Weather Package 685 685            
Xenon HID headlights 730              
Obstacle detection, rear 635              
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,090 455            
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640          
Rear side airbags 350 350 350          
Heated steering wheel 135 135   446 446 0   0
Heated second row seats 320 320 320          
Panoramic sunroof       995 995 995    
Sunshades, second row, power       688 688      
Options (change) 12,985 8,035 2,535 2,290 2,290 1,070 0 0
Options (change) 11,820 7,315 2,310 2,129 2,129 995 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $56,180 $62,330 $74,330 $89,965 $95,765 $138,495 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $51,370 $56,965 $67,885 $83,648 $89,192 $129,072 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,925
Model Year20062006200620102010201020102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$56,180$62,330$74,330$89,965$95,765$138,495$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-550-950-380-1,480-6,130-12,405-12,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,180$61,780$73,380$89,585$94,285$132,365$141,170$192,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$17,200$0$4,700$42,780$51,585$103,010
Total Invoice$51,370$56,965$67,885$83,648$89,192$129,072$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-503-868-353-1,378-5,713-11,559-11,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,370$56,462$67,017$83,295$87,814$123,359$131,537$179,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$15,647$0$4,519$40,064$48,242$96,074

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

Model Year20062006200620102010201020102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125 $125     
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250     
Lane departure warning      $200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75     
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Roof rails$250$250$250     
Ski sack$50$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175     
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275     
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,775$7,325$7,725$7,155$8,255$12,905$19,180$19,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$950$380$1,480$6,130$12,405$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-868-353-1,378-5,713-11,559-11,576

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

Model Year20062010
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in124.6 in
Length183.7 in206.5 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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