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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $66,775 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $38,450 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,570 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $36,442 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $52,100 | $54,600 | $58,900 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Base Invoice | $48,130 | $50,430 | $54,390 | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 |
| Convenience Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 2,100 | 1,700 | 2,100 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||||||
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | 2,500 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 220 | 220 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 2,505 | 2,505 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,910 | 1,545 | 1,910 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 |
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | 2,325 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 205 | 205 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,800 | 13,400 | 13,250 | 7,750 | 4,060 | 6,860 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 12,565 | 12,200 | 12,060 | 7,208 | 3,776 | 6,380 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $66,775 | $68,875 | $73,025 | $105,225 | $140,735 | $139,635 | $194,515 |
| Total Invoice | $61,570 | $63,505 | $67,325 | $98,012 | $131,127 | $130,104 | $181,142 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,780 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,084 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $66,775 | $68,875 | $73,025 | $105,225 | $140,735 | $139,635 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -925 | -925 | 0 | -5,595 | -6,045 | -5,995 | -5,995 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,850 | $67,950 | $73,025 | $99,630 | $134,690 | $133,640 | $188,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,100 | $7,175 | $0 | $35,060 | $34,010 | $88,890 |
| Total Invoice | $61,570 | $63,505 | $67,325 | $98,012 | $131,127 | $130,104 | $181,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | -853 | -853 | 0 | -5,211 | -5,632 | -5,586 | -5,583 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,717 | $62,652 | $67,325 | $92,801 | $125,495 | $124,518 | $175,559 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,935 | $6,608 | $0 | $32,694 | $31,717 | $82,758 |
Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,005 | $10,005 | $9,080 | $14,675 | $15,125 | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $925 | $925 | $0 | $5,595 | $6,045 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -853 | -853 | 0 | -5,211 | -5,632 | -5,586 | -5,583 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | X5 | SL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,961 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 47% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 47% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 33% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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