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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,620

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $87,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,790

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $81,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5SLSL
Trim3.0si4.8iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $137,687 $200,183
Sport Package 3,700 3,700    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Premium Package 2,850 1,850    
Power liftgate 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Package 3,365 3,365    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Proximity key 910 910    
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 14,595 13,595 0 0
Options (change) 13,280 12,370 0 0
Destination 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,620 $69,220 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $56,790 $63,790 $138,612 $202,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,936
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5SLSL
Trim3.0si4.8iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6350hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,620$69,220$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-350-10,625-16,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,620$68,870$138,350$200,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$62,200
Total Invoice$56,790$63,790$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-323-9,886-15,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,790$63,467$128,726$186,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0$57,930

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5SLSL
Trim3.0si4.8iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,140$19,415$25,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$10,625$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-9,886-15,752

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082015
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width76.1 in73.9 in
Height69.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222591%
Total Not Requested2159%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%

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