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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: $66,970

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,545

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE350xDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $51,200
Base Invoice $52,266 $47,285
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated second row seats 625  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Third-row seat   1,700
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Premium Package   3,200
Technology Package   2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100
Cold Weather Package   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
iPod integration   400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
HD radio   350
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated second row seats 581  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Third-row seat   1,545
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Premium Package   2,910
Technology Package   2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910
Cold Weather Package   1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
iPod integration   365
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
HD radio   320
Options (change) 13,515 16,745
Options (change) 12,570 15,235
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $70,590 $66,970
Total Invoice $65,711 $61,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,589
Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE350xDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$70,590$66,970
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,590$66,510
Total Invoice$65,711$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,711$61,122

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE350xDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in
Length192.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height58.9 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,184 lb.5,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested256594%
Total Not Requested1756%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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