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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: $65,895

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $41,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,780

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $39,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 1,700        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150        
M Sport Package     4,700        
Premium I Package       3,750   3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control       2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim           0 0
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,545        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135        
M Sport Package     4,275        
Premium I Package       3,488   2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control       2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 9,800 9,400 12,200 7,120 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 8,920 8,555 11,100 6,622 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $65,895 $67,995 $77,295 $107,795 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405
Total Invoice $60,780 $62,715 $71,240 $100,402 $134,912 $134,995 $186,620

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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: $36,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,383
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,895$67,995$77,295$107,795$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features00-450-5,625-6,575-6,675-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,895$67,995$76,845$102,170$138,230$138,220$193,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$10,950$0$36,060$36,050$91,560
Total Invoice$60,780$62,715$71,240$100,402$134,912$134,995$186,620
Adjustments for Features00-415-5,239-6,126-6,219-6,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,780$62,715$70,825$95,163$128,786$128,776$180,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$10,045$0$33,623$33,613$85,241

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $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    
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
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    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails  $250    
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$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0    
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$275    
Glass roof panel(s)    $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
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 $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $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 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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,400$9,400$9,850$15,025$15,975$16,075$16,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$450$5,625$6,575$6,675$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-415-5,239-6,126-6,219-6,216

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in100.8 in
Length191.2 in180.4 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Aluminum roof rails0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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