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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: $65,520

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $36,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,340

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $34,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Package 2,850 1,850    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850    
Sport Package 3,700 3,700    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620
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    
Premium 1 Package     4,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,650 2,650
Premium Package 2,595 1,685    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577
Proximity key 910 910    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Premium 1 Package     4,185  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,465 2,465
Options (change) 18,495 17,495 7,770 3,270
Options (change) 16,830 15,920 7,227 3,042
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $65,520 $73,120 $101,595 $143,695
Total Invoice $60,340 $67,340 $94,549 $133,702

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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: $33,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,217
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6350hp V8449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$65,520$73,120$101,595$143,695
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,140-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,520$72,770$99,455$139,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$39,850
Total Invoice$60,340$67,340$94,549$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-322-1,992-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,340$67,018$92,557$129,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$37,060

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

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,340$9,690$11,480$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,140$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-1,992-4,085

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

Model Year20082014
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width76.1 in74.8 in
Height69.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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, leather250No
Total Requested202583%
Total Not Requested41517%
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%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

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