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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: $75,245

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $73,650 $152,850 $222,000
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Adaptive M Suspension 900          
M Sport 3,550 3,550 3,550 3,000    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
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  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500    
Executive Package       3,250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Cold Weather Package       550    
Wood trim         0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)         750 750
Premium Package 2,485 2,485 2,485      
Adaptive M Suspension 830          
M Sport 3,265 3,265 3,265 2,760    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driver Assistance Package 1,290 1,290 1,290   2,093  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920      
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460    
Power door closers 550 550 550   419  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,140 4,140 4,140    
Executive Package       2,990    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460    
Cold Weather Package       505    
Wood trim         0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)         698 698
Options (change) 17,650 21,250 21,250 17,400 3,450 750
Options (change) 16,245 19,555 19,555 16,010 3,210 698
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $75,245 $81,145 $82,645 $92,045 $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: $71,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,738
Model Year201720172017201720182018
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$75,245$81,145$82,645$92,045$157,295$225,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,950-3,675-10,985-12,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,245$78,195$79,695$88,370$146,310$212,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$13,125$0$65,850

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720172017201720182018
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 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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
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
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$19,450$21,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,950$3,675$10,985$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,763-2,763-3,441-294-171

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172018
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
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
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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