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

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

Lowest Total Price: $97,095

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $10,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,490

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelG-ClassX5
TrimG550M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $87,250
Base Invoice $99,603 $80,450
CD changer, remote   600
Cold Weather Package   600
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
CD changer, remote   545
Cold Weather Package   545
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Temporary spare tire   135
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 8,950
Options (change) 0 8,145
Destination 875 895
Total Price $107,975 $97,095
Total Invoice $100,478 $89,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,947
Model Year20122012
ModelG-ClassX5
TrimG550M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/40-20
Total Price$107,975$97,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,975$93,885
Total Invoice$100,478$89,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,478$86,531

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

Model Year20122012
ModelG-ClassX5
TrimG550M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,959

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

Model Year20122012
ModelG-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in115.5 in
Length184.5 in191.2 in
Width71.8 in76.1 in
Height76.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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