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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: $66,820

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $33,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,525

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $31,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010201020102010
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Sport Package 3,700 3,700          
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850          
Cold Weather Package 900 900          
Technology Package 2,600 2,600          
Premium Package 2,850 1,850          
Rear Climate Package 900 900          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100          
HD radio 350 350          
iPod integration 400 400          
Heated second row seats 350 350          
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595          
Power liftgate 500 500          
Rear Seat Package     2,990 2,990 2,990    
Premium 2 Package     4,950 3,570      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,450 2,450 2,450    
Sunshades, second row, power     740 740      
Heated steering wheel     480 480 0   0
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070 1,070    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365          
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685          
Cold Weather Package 820 820          
Technology Package 2,365 2,365          
Premium Package 2,595 1,685          
Rear Climate Package 820 820          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910          
HD radio 320 320          
iPod integration 365 365          
Heated second row seats 320 320          
Proximity key 910 910          
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540          
Power liftgate 455 455          
Rear Seat Package     2,781 2,781 2,781    
Premium 2 Package     4,604 3,320      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,278 2,278 2,278    
Sunshades, second row, power     688 688      
Heated steering wheel     446 446 0   0
Panoramic sunroof     995 995 995    
Options (change) 19,795 18,795 12,680 11,300 6,510 0 0
Options (change) 18,015 17,105 11,792 10,508 6,054 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $66,820 $74,420 $100,355 $104,775 $143,935 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $61,525 $68,525 $93,311 $97,571 $134,131 $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 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,507
Model Year2008200820102010201020102010
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6350hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$66,820$74,420$100,355$104,775$143,935$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-350-300-400-3,775-7,575-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,820$74,070$100,055$104,375$140,160$146,000$197,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$4,320$40,105$45,945$97,370
Total Invoice$61,525$68,525$93,311$97,571$134,131$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-322-279-372-3,518-7,058-7,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,525$68,203$93,032$97,199$130,613$136,038$183,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$4,167$37,581$43,006$90,835

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

Model Year2008200820102010201020102010
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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     
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  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
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     
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Roof rails$250$250     
Ski sack$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175     
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer    $100$100$100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
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 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,565$9,515$9,615$12,990$16,790$16,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$300$400$3,775$7,575$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-279-372-3,518-7,058-7,078

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

Model Year20082010
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%

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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