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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: $73,295

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $80,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,515

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $75,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $139,221 $187,070
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100    
Power door closers 600 600 600    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Lane departure warning   950 950    
Premium Package     1,850    
Heated steering wheel         0
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910    
Power door closers 545 545 545    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Lane departure warning   865 865    
Premium Package     1,685    
Heated steering wheel         0
Options (change) 17,200 17,750 16,250 0 0
Options (change) 15,655 16,155 14,790 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $73,295 $76,345 $81,345 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $67,515 $70,315 $74,930 $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 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,643
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$73,295$76,345$81,345$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-2000-5,300-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,295$76,145$81,345$148,275$199,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$8,050$0$51,425
Total Invoice$67,515$70,315$74,930$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-1840-4,938-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,515$70,131$74,930$138,158$185,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,616$7,415$0$47,828

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

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
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  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure warning $200$200$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
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $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
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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,915$10,115$9,915$15,215$15,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$0$5,300$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1840-4,938-4,959

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

Model Year20122010
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length191.2 in206.5 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested54028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested54028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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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