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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: $38,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,525

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $36,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850            
Rear Climate Package 900 900            
Sport Package 3,700 3,700            
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100            
Technology Package 2,600 2,600            
Cold Weather Package 900 900            
Premium Package 2,850 1,850            
Power liftgate 500 500            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595            
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700            
Proximity key 1,000 1,000            
Heated second row seats 350 350            
iPod integration 400 400            
HD radio 350 350            
Rear Seat Package     3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel     490 490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     750 750 750      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685            
Rear Climate Package 820 820            
Sport Package 3,365 3,365            
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910            
Technology Package 2,365 2,365            
Cold Weather Package 820 820            
Premium Package 2,595 1,685            
Power liftgate 455 455            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540            
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545            
Proximity key 910 910            
Heated second row seats 320 320            
iPod integration 365 365            
HD radio 320 320            
Rear Seat Package     2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel     456 456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     698 698 698      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Options (change) 19,795 18,795 11,450 11,450 11,450 6,580 0 0
Options (change) 18,015 17,105 10,649 10,649 10,649 6,119 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $66,820 $74,420 $105,175 $105,875 $107,825 $147,755 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $61,525 $68,525 $97,945 $98,596 $100,409 $137,543 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $36,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,069
Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6350hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$66,820$74,420$105,175$105,875$107,825$147,755$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-350-450-2,150-400-4,025-8,575-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,820$74,070$104,725$103,725$107,425$143,730$154,400$205,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$1,000$0$3,700$40,005$50,675$101,475
Total Invoice$61,525$68,525$97,945$98,596$100,409$137,543$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-322-419-2,002-372-3,747-7,988-8,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,525$68,203$97,526$96,594$100,037$133,796$143,822$191,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$932$0$3,443$37,202$47,228$94,442

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

Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$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$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$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 collision prevention      $150$150
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250      
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
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$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$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$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175      
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
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$200
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$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$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer     $100 $100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$100
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,565$9,665$11,365$9,615$13,240$17,790$17,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$450$2,150$400$4,025$8,575$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-419-2,002-372-3,747-7,988-8,076

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

Model Year20082012
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.4,631 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

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%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
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?
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
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 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%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
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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