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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: $78,495

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $75,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,550

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $69,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720102010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175 $139,221 $187,070
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900   900    
M Sport 3,550 3,550 3,550 3,250 3,000    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550 550    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Power door closers 600 600 600 600 600    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700      
Interior Design Package         1,950    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500    
Heated steering wheel             0
Premium Package 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485      
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920 920      
Adaptive M Suspension 830 830 830   830    
M Sport 3,265 3,265 3,265 2,990 2,760    
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Cold Weather Package 505 505 505 505 505    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driver Assistance Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460 460    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 230    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025    
Power door closers 550 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645      
Interior Design Package         1,795    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         460    
Heated steering wheel             0
Options (change) 20,900 20,900 20,900 19,550 15,800 0 0
Options (change) 19,235 19,235 19,235 17,990 14,540 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $78,495 $80,795 $82,295 $79,077 $90,445 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $73,550 $75,685 $77,080 $73,772 $84,710 $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 xDrive40e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,511
Model Year2017201720172017201720102010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$78,495$80,795$82,295$79,077$90,445$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-1,800-1,725-2,675-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,495$78,845$80,345$77,277$88,720$150,900$202,325
Cost Above Minimum$1,218$1,568$3,068$0$11,443$0$51,425
Total Invoice$73,550$75,685$77,080$73,772$84,710$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,827-1,826-1,679-1,616-2,492-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,550$73,858$75,254$72,093$83,094$140,604$188,430
Cost Above Minimum$1,457$1,765$3,161$0$11,001$0$47,826

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720102010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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$0  
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$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$150  
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$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,790$10,740$10,740$10,590$10,515$11,465$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$1,800$1,725$2,675$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827-1,826-1,679-1,616-2,492-2,515

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

Model Year20172010
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested162577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested162577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested162577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested167578%
Total Not Requested47522%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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