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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: $78,895

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $24,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,140

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $22,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE63 AMGxDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $57,700
Base Invoice $85,095 $53,765
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,400
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Luxury Seating Package   1,000
Adaptive M Suspension   900
M Sport   4,450
Third-row seat   1,700
Premium Package   2,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,275
Night vision 1,655 2,095
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,000
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Luxury Seating Package   910
Adaptive M Suspension   820
M Sport   4,050
Third-row seat   1,545
Premium Package   2,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 10,760 20,200
Options (change) 10,007 18,380
Destination 875 995
Total Price $103,135 $78,895
Total Invoice $95,977 $73,140

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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: $28,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,346
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE63 AMGxDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$103,135$78,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,135$75,110
Total Invoice$95,977$73,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,977$69,631

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX5
TrimE63 AMGxDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,115$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,509

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in
Length192.7 in193.2 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height58.9 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%

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