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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: $75,395

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $80,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,695

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $74,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820162016
ModelX5X5X5X5SLSL
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315 $139,221 $202,322
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      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,260  
Executive Tier 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,950    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,500 4,500 4,500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500    
Interior Design Package       1,950    
Driver Assistance Package         2,950  
Wood trim         0 0
Power door closers         450  
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      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,102  
Executive Tier 2,575 2,575 2,575 2,715    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Dynamic Handling Package   4,140 4,140 4,140    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460    
Interior Design Package       1,795    
Driver Assistance Package         2,744  
Wood trim         0 0
Power door closers         419  
Options (change) 17,450 21,050 21,050 17,850 5,660 0
Options (change) 16,055 19,365 19,365 16,425 5,265 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $75,395 $81,295 $82,795 $92,645 $156,285 $219,775
Total Invoice $70,695 $76,145 $77,540 $86,735 $145,411 $204,547

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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: $72,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,054
Model Year201820182018201820162016
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$75,395$81,295$82,795$92,645$156,285$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,950-3,300-8,235-10,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,395$78,345$79,845$89,345$148,050$209,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$4,450$13,950$0$61,240
Total Invoice$70,695$76,145$77,540$86,735$145,411$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,763-2,763-3,089-7,662-9,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,695$73,382$74,777$83,646$137,749$194,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,687$4,082$12,951$0$57,039

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182018201820162016
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 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50$50  
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 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
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  
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
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
Leather headliner     $1000
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$12,765$12,765$13,115$18,050$20,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,950$3,300$8,235$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,763-2,763-3,089-7,662-9,759

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in101.8 in
Length193.2 in181.8 in
Width76.3 in73.9 in
Height69.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,936 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 buckets100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
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%

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 buckets100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
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%
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 buckets100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
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%
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?
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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%
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?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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