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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: $71,575

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $12,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011201120112011
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimE450xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,100 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
designo Edition 4,900        
Premium 2 Package 5,900        
Active multicontour front seats 1,320        
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000        
Heated second row seats 620 350 350 350 350
Special order charge 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760        
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750    
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive Drive   3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package   900 900 900 900
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
App support   250 250 250 250
Premium Package       3,400 2,200
Premium Sound Package       1,800 1,800
Roof rails       100 100
designo Edition 4,557        
Premium 2 Package 5,487        
Active multicontour front seats 1,228        
Warmth & Comfort Package 977        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Panoramic sunroof 930        
Heated second row seats 577 320 320 320 320
Special order charge 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707        
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505    
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive Drive   3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package   820 820 820 820
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
App support   230 230 230 230
Premium Package       3,095 2,000
Premium Sound Package       1,640 1,640
Roof rails       90 90
Options (change) 16,970 18,600 18,200 20,800 19,600
Options (change) 15,785 16,940 16,575 18,940 17,845
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Total Price $84,065 $71,575 $73,675 $73,475 $79,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,104
Model Year20202011201120112011
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimE450xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$84,065$71,575$73,675$73,475$79,375
Adjustments for Features-2,350-575-5750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,715$71,000$73,100$73,475$79,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100$2,475$8,075

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

Model Year20202011201120112011
ModelE-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimE450xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start via app$75    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
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$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200    
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Near-field communications (NFC)$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$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 seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats$0    
Rear-facing third row seats$0    
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$10,725$8,950$8,950$8,375$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$575$575$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-469-530-5300-276

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

Model Year20202011
ModelE-ClassX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in115.5 in
Length194.2 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 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 E450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested217559%
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 wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested149076%
Total Not Requested47524%
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%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested149076%
Total Not Requested47524%
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%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested274096%
Total Not Requested1254%
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%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
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%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested149092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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