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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: $101,695

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,325

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelX5SLSLSLSL
TrimMSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $100,700 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $94,330 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Wood trim 0     0 0
Premium I Package   3,170      
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
Wood trim 0     0 0
Premium I Package   2,948      
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
Options (change) 0 5,330 1,640 2,160 1,640
Options (change) 0 4,957 1,525 2,009 1,525
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $101,695 $102,805 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315
Total Invoice $95,325 $95,761 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,110
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelX5SLSLSLSL
TrimMSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine567hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/35-21255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,695$102,805$138,315$134,935$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-2,110-1,610-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,695$101,145$136,205$133,325$190,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,060$32,180$88,960
Total Invoice$95,325$95,761$128,876$125,733$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,546-1,966-1,500-2,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,325$94,215$126,910$124,233$177,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,695$30,018$82,823

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelX5SLSLSLSL
TrimMSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit$0  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice recorder$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,615$14,275$14,725$14,225$14,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$2,110$1,610$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,546-1,966-1,500-2,058

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
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
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 seats300No
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 Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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%

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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