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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: $73,395

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $83,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800 $152,850 $222,000
Adaptive M Suspension 900          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450    
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Executive Tier 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Interior Design Package       1,950    
Driver Assistance Package         2,250  
Wood trim         0 0
Power door closers         450  
Black exterior trim (optional)         750 750
Adaptive M Suspension 830          
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335      
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095    
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Executive Tier 2,575 2,575 2,575 2,715    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Dynamic Handling Package   4,140 4,140 4,140    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460    
Interior Design Package       1,795    
Driver Assistance Package         2,093  
Wood trim         0 0
Power door closers         419  
Black exterior trim (optional)         698 698
Options (change) 15,450 19,050 19,050 15,850 3,450 750
Options (change) 14,215 17,525 17,525 14,585 3,210 698
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $73,395 $79,295 $80,795 $90,645 $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: $66,032
Model Year201820182018201820182018
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$73,395$79,295$80,795$90,645$157,295$225,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,950-3,300-10,860-12,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,395$76,345$77,845$87,345$146,435$212,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$13,950$0$65,850

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182018201820182018
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
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
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$8,640$11,590$11,590$11,940$19,500$21,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,950$3,300$10,860$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,764-2,764-3,091-290-170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018
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

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
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
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length 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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

M Sport Design
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
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length 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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

M Sport Design
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
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length 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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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

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