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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: $96,575

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $48,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,035

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $46,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelX5SL
TrimMSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $88,850 $140,440
Base Invoice $81,920 $130,609
CD changer, remote 600  
Luxury Seating Package 900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,800  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Proximity key 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
CD changer, remote 545  
Luxury Seating Package 820  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,460  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Proximity key 910  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 6,800 1,180
Options (change) 6,190 1,097
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $96,575 $145,095
Total Invoice $89,035 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,082
Model Year20132012
ModelX5SL
TrimMSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine555hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$96,575$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,575$139,660
Total Invoice$89,035$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-5,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,035$130,117

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
ModelX5SL
TrimMSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,440$14,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,064

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
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 Weight5,368 lb.4,274 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 M

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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