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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,980

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $38,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,280

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $36,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5
TrimE63 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,050 $42,500 $53,600 $71,100
Base Invoice $80,026 $38,855 $48,955 $64,880
Premium I Package 1,710      
Premium II Package 1,910      
Premium Package   3,400 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors   350    
Rear Climate Package   600    
Sport Package   2,500 1,600  
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,200 500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Premium I Package 1,590      
Premium II Package 1,777      
Premium Package   3,095 2,275  
Cold Weather Package   685 685  
Auto-dimming mirrors   320    
Rear Climate Package   545    
Sport Package   2,275 1,455  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,090 455  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 3,620 11,785 7,535 2,185
Options (change) 3,367 10,730 6,860 1,990
Destination 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $93,145 $54,980 $61,830 $73,980
Total Invoice $86,868 $50,280 $56,510 $67,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,324
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5
TrimE63 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 10?, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$93,145$54,980$61,830$73,980
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-950-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,790$54,980$60,880$72,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900$17,550
Total Invoice$86,868$50,280$56,510$67,565
Adjustments for Features-1,2640-868-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,604$50,280$55,642$66,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,362$15,961

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5
TrimE63 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key$250   
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,905$5,550$6,500$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$950$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2640-868-1,324

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082006
ModelE-ClassX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length192.3 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height59.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested142573%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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