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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: $71,150

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $77,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,565

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $72,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
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 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $134,106 $180,420
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Convenience Package 3,875 3,775      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Luxury Seating Package 2,100 1,700 2,100    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Premium Package 2     2,125    
iPod integration       425 425
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Convenience Package 3,525 3,435      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Luxury Seating Package 1,910 1,545 1,910    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Premium Package 2     1,935    
iPod integration       395 395
Options (change) 15,025 14,525 13,275 425 425
Options (change) 13,675 13,220 12,085 395 395
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $71,150 $73,150 $78,400 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $65,565 $67,410 $72,255 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $73,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,827
Model Year20132013201320082008
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$71,150$73,150$78,400$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features000-4,275-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,150$73,150$78,400$144,225$194,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$7,250$0$49,875
Total Invoice$65,565$67,410$72,255$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features000-3,984-3,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,565$67,410$72,255$134,392$180,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$6,690$0$46,386

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

Model Year20132013201320082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$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
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
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  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0$0  
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 $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 
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
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$8,965$8,965$8,965$13,240$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$4,275$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments000-3,984-3,912

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

Model Year20132008
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length191.2 in205.0 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,466 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 Legroom40.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.3 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 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?
Power door closers300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested170076%
Total Not Requested54024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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?
Power door closers300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested170076%
Total Not Requested54024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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