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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: $70,520

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $91,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,900

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $85,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $146,987 $194,370
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000    
Rear Climate Package 900 900 900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Cold Weather Package 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel         0
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820    
Rear Climate Package 820 820 820    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365    
Cold Weather Package 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel         0
Options (change) 22,195 22,195 20,945 0 0
Options (change) 20,195 20,195 19,055 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $70,520 $72,420 $77,970 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $64,900 $66,505 $71,765 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,135
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$70,520$72,420$77,970$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features000-6,900-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,520$72,420$77,970$154,625$204,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,450$0$50,350
Total Invoice$64,900$66,505$71,765$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features000-6,427-6,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,900$66,505$71,765$144,035$190,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$6,865$0$46,793

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

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$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
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$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,215$9,215$16,115$16,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$6,900$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments000-6,427-6,517

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

Model Year20092011
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 xDrive30i

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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46529%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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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