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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,570

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $134,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,845

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $125,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelX5X5X5SLS AMG
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $189,600
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $176,328
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Wood trim, alternative type       2,500
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090  
HD radio 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Wood trim, alternative type       2,325
Options (change) 12,245 12,245 10,845 2,500
Options (change) 11,140 11,140 9,865 2,325
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 1,700
Total Price $60,570 $62,470 $67,870 $194,675
Total Invoice $55,845 $57,450 $62,575 $181,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $138,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,126
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelX5X5X5SLS AMG
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/35-19
Total Price$60,570$62,470$67,870$194,675
Adjustments for Features-4,060-4,060-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,510$58,410$63,910$194,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,400$0
Total Invoice$55,845$57,450$62,575$181,228
Adjustments for Features-3,743-3,734-3,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,102$53,716$58,924$181,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$6,822$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelX5X5X5SLS AMG
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100 $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,365$8,265$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$4,060$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,743-3,734-3,6510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092012
ModelX5SLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.5 in105.5 in
Length191.1 in182.6 in
Width76.1 in76.3 in
Height69.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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