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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: $76,645

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $84,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,055

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $79,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $146,987 $194,370
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900 900    
M Sport 4,500 4,500 4,500 3,500    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Power door closers 600 600 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Executive Package       4,600    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Heated steering wheel           0
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Luxury Seating Package 910 910 910      
Adaptive M Suspension 820 820 820 820    
M Sport 4,095 4,095 4,095 3,185    
Night vision 2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
Power door closers 545 545 545      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Executive Package       4,185    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455    
Heated steering wheel           0
Options (change) 21,750 21,750 21,750 18,300 0 0
Options (change) 19,790 19,790 19,790 16,650 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $76,645 $78,945 $80,445 $89,395 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $71,055 $73,170 $74,550 $82,815 $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 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,543
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$76,645$78,945$80,445$89,395$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-2,200-3,075-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,645$76,995$78,495$87,195$158,450$208,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,550$0$50,350
Total Invoice$71,055$73,170$74,550$82,815$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,807-1,807-2,038-2,864-2,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,055$71,363$72,743$80,777$147,598$194,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$1,688$9,722$0$46,791

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

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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$0  
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Ceramic controls   $0  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,665$10,615$10,615$10,865$11,740$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$2,200$3,075$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,807-1,807-2,038-2,864-2,956

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

Model Year20152011
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length193.2 in206.5 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height69.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

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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