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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: $69,425

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $42,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,995

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $40,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
Luxury Seating Package 2,100 1,700 2,100      
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500      
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      
Premium 1 Package       3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control       2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
Luxury Seating Package 1,910 1,545 1,910      
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185      
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      
Premium 1 Package       3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control       2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 13,300 12,900 11,400 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 12,105 11,740 10,375 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $69,425 $71,525 $76,525 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $63,995 $65,930 $70,545 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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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: $38,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,214
Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$69,425$71,525$76,525$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features000-4,500-5,550-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,425$71,525$76,525$107,595$143,595$198,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$7,100$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$63,995$65,930$70,545$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features000-4,191-5,171-5,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,995$65,930$70,545$100,209$133,777$185,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$6,550$0$33,568$85,075

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelX5X5X5SLSLSL
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $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
Remote app$25$25$25   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $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
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $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
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic 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
Headlight washers   $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
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
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-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
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,550$10,550$10,550$15,050$16,100$16,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$4,500$5,550$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments000-4,191-5,171-5,168

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 1 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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