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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: $42,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,825

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925 $96,395 $130,609
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    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Cold Weather Package       550    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control         2,300 2,300
Wood trim           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    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455    
Cold Weather Package       500    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control         2,139 2,139
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 13,350 13,350 13,350 8,800 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 12,145 12,145 12,145 8,005 3,236 3,236
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $67,075 $69,375 $70,875 $77,925 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $61,825 $63,940 $65,320 $71,855 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $37,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,114
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,075$69,375$70,875$77,925$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-1,700-5,225-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,075$67,425$68,925$76,225$104,080$141,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$9,150$0$37,040
Total Invoice$61,825$63,940$65,320$71,855$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-1,797-1,568-4,867-5,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,825$62,143$63,523$70,287$96,939$131,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$1,698$8,462$0$34,535

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $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
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $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
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
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer    $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $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
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
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 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Metal pedals    $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-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
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,025$11,975$11,975$11,725$15,250$16,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$1,700$5,225$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-1,797-1,568-4,867-5,846

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in100.8 in
Length193.2 in180.4 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height69.4 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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%

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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