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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: $82,335

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $28,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,120

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $25,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,750 $92,550
Base Invoice $57,180 $86,072
Adaptive M Suspension 900  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
M Sport Design 4,350  
Luxury Seating Package 1,000  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Executive Tier 2,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,450
Heated steering wheel 190 490
Heated second row seats 350  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Adaptive M Suspension 830  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
M Sport Design 4,000  
Luxury Seating Package 920  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Night vision 2,115 1,655
Executive Tier 2,575  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,278
Heated steering wheel 175 456
Heated second row seats 320  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 20,590 16,180
Options (change) 18,945 15,048
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $82,335 $110,605
Total Invoice $77,120 $102,995

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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: $30,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,678
Model Year20182012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine255hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$82,335$110,605
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,410$110,605
Total Invoice$77,120$102,995
Adjustments for Features-1,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,317$102,995

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

Model Year20182012
ModelX5S-Class
TrimxDrive35dS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,065$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8030

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,930 lb.4,674 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 xDrive35d

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport Design
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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