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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: $73,095

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $84,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $152,850 $222,000
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Adaptive M Suspension 900          
M Sport 4,500 4,500 4,500 3,500    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400   2,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Power door closers 600 600 600   450  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500    
Executive Package       4,600    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Cold Weather Package       550    
Wood trim         0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)         750 750
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Adaptive M Suspension 820          
M Sport 4,095 4,095 4,095 3,185    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275   2,093  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Luxury Seating Package 910 910 910      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Power door closers 545 545 545   419  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,095 4,095 4,095    
Executive Package       4,185    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455    
Cold Weather Package       500    
Wood trim         0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)         698 698
Options (change) 18,200 21,800 21,800 19,150 3,450 750
Options (change) 16,560 19,835 19,835 17,425 3,210 698
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $73,095 $78,995 $80,495 $90,245 $157,295 $225,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,006
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$73,095$78,995$80,495$90,245$157,295$225,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,950-3,675-11,160-13,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,095$76,045$77,545$86,570$146,135$211,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$13,475$0$65,850

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Sunshades, second row   $125  
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50  
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$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 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Ceramic controls   $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Metal pedals    $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,465$11,415$11,415$12,140$19,625$21,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,950$3,675$11,160$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,734-2,734-3,404-298-174

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152018
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in101.7 in
Length193.2 in182.3 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height69.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%
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, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
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)0Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested135047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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