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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: $67,075

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,825

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $35,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142008200820082008
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700          
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900 900        
M Sport 4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600        
Luxury Seating Package 1,350 1,350 1,350          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550          
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500        
Cold Weather Package       550        
Premium I Package         3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer         520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio         510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control         2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim             0 0
Premium Package 2,455 2,455 2,455          
Adaptive M Suspension 820 820 820 820        
M Sport 4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275        
Luxury Seating Package 1,230 1,230 1,230          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500          
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455        
Cold Weather Package       500        
Premium I Package         2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer         484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio         474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control         2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 13,350 13,350 13,350 8,800 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 12,145 12,145 12,145 8,005 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $67,075 $69,375 $70,875 $77,925 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $61,825 $63,940 $65,320 $71,855 $97,807 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,641
Model Year20142014201420142008200820082008
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,075$69,375$70,875$77,925$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-1,700-4,660-5,110-5,210-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,075$67,425$68,925$76,225$100,345$135,405$134,425$189,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$9,150$0$35,060$34,080$88,960
Total Invoice$61,825$63,940$65,320$71,855$97,807$130,922$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-1,797-1,568-4,341-4,761-4,854-4,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,825$62,143$63,523$70,287$93,466$126,161$125,250$176,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$1,698$8,462$0$32,695$31,784$82,824

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142014201420142008200820082008
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850    
Heated steering wheel   $100    
Power door closers$300$300$300     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Rearview camera   $200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150    
Roof rails$250$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Body kit$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats   $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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 dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,165$12,115$12,115$11,865$14,825$15,275$15,375$15,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$1,700$4,660$5,110$5,210$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-1,797-1,568-4,341-4,761-4,854-4,852

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in100.8 in
Length193.2 in178.5 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height69.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%

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
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 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
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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