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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: $106,095

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $39,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelX5X5SL
TrimMM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $105,100 $114,100 $140,440
Wood trim 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180
Wood trim 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097
Options (change) 0 0 1,180
Options (change) 0 0 1,097
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $106,095 $115,095 $145,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,950
Model Year202020202012
ModelX5X5SL
TrimMM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine600hp V8617hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/35-21295/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$106,095$115,095$145,095
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,895$115,095$141,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,200$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year202020202012
ModelX5X5SL
TrimMM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,625$11,425$14,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20202012
ModelX5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in100.8 in
Length194.3 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height69.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,814 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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