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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: $80,485

BMW X5 sDrive40i   
Difference: $82,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,900 $61,200 $76,150 $82,150 $159,500 $210,900
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900 900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,450 4,450    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700        
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Executive Tier 2,800 2,800 2,950 2,950    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Heated steering wheel 190 190       0
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200        
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     500 500    
Interior Design Package     1,950 1,950    
Adaptive M Suspension 830 830 830 830    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,095 4,095    
Luxury Seating Package 920 920        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565        
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Executive Tier 2,575 2,575 2,715 2,715    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025    
Heated steering wheel 175 175       0
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105        
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     460 460    
Interior Design Package     1,795 1,795    
Options (change) 20,590 20,590 17,200 17,200 0 0
Options (change) 18,945 18,945 15,830 15,830 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $80,485 $82,785 $94,345 $100,345 $162,975 $213,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 sDrive40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive50i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,722
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp I6335hp I6456hp V8456hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$80,485$82,785$94,345$100,345$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,200-2,200-2,850-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,485$80,835$92,145$98,145$160,125$210,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$11,660$17,660$0$50,800

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

Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelX5X5X5X5S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iS600S65 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 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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
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  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
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$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
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150
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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
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$9,865$11,815$12,065$12,065$12,715$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,200$2,200$2,850$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-392-369-2,655-2,746

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

Model Year20202012
ModelX5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in124.6 in
Length194.3 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height69.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,814 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive40i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 kit0Yes
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
BMW X5 xDrive40i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 kit0Yes
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
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 Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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%
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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