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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: $59,970

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $15,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,290

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $15,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassX5X5
TrimE4003.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $58,637 $42,685 $50,595
Active multicontour front seats 1,320    
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Heated second row seats 620 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Special order charge 250    
Premium 1 Package 3,700    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760    
Third-row seat   1,700 1,200
Premium Package   2,850 1,850
Technology Package   2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Power liftgate   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Active multicontour front seats 1,228    
Warmth & Comfort Package 977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Panoramic sunroof 930    
Heated second row seats 577 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Special order charge 233    
Premium 1 Package 3,441    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707    
Third-row seat   1,545 1,090
Premium Package   2,595 1,685
Technology Package   2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   910 910
Power liftgate   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   320 320
Options (change) 11,490 12,945 11,445
Options (change) 10,689 11,780 10,415
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $75,535 $59,970 $67,070
Total Invoice $70,321 $55,290 $61,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,690
Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassX5X5
TrimE4003.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$75,535$59,970$67,070
Adjustments for Features-2,51500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,020$59,970$67,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100
Total Invoice$70,321$55,290$61,835
Adjustments for Features-2,34100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,980$55,290$61,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,545

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

Model Year201820082008
ModelE-ClassX5X5
TrimE4003.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front row armrests$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats$0  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,465$6,950$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,34100

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

Model Year20182008
ModelE-ClassX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in115.5 in
Length194.2 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height57.7 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.021.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested206585%
Total Not Requested37515%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested116590%
Total Not Requested12510%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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