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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: $69,025

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $36,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,645

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $34,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,700 $92,550
Base Invoice $52,345 $86,072
Premium Package 3,600  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Luxury Seating Package 2,100  
Power door closers 600  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450
Premium Package 3,275  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Luxury Seating Package 1,910  
Power door closers 545  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278
Options (change) 11,400 11,450
Options (change) 10,375 10,649
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $69,025 $105,875
Total Invoice $63,645 $98,596

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,112
Model Year20132012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine265hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$69,025$105,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,025$103,900
Total Invoice$63,645$98,596
Adjustments for Features0-1,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,645$96,757

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

Model Year20132012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,315$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,839

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight5,379 lb.4,674 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 xDrive35d

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
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%
Luxury Seating 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 thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%

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