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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: $71,525

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $22,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750          
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100        
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750        
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
App support 250 250 250        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Lane departure warning   950 950        
Premium Package     2,200 5,050      
Premium Sound Package     1,800        
Wood trim           0 0
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505          
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910        
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685        
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
App support 230 230 230        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Lane departure warning   865 865        
Premium Package     2,000 4,697      
Premium Sound Package     1,640        
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 18,550 19,100 20,400 5,050 0 0 0
Options (change) 16,895 17,395 18,575 4,697 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $71,525 $74,575 $80,175 $94,245 $113,295 $153,845 $224,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,628
Model Year2011201120112018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$71,525$74,575$80,175$94,245$113,295$153,845$224,295
Adjustments for Features-375-5750-5,120-5,120-10,595-14,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,150$74,000$80,175$89,125$108,175$143,250$209,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$9,025$0$19,050$54,125$120,475

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   $850
Cruise control   $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear      $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system      $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200   $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Pedestrian detection      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents  $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,680$11,880$11,305$16,425$16,425$21,900$26,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$575$0$5,120$5,120$10,595$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-346-5300-309-45-69-150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112018
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in101.7 in
Length191.2 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in73.9 in
Height69.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger 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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%

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