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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: $60,145

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,050

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $44,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelG-ClassX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimG550sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $54,700 $57,000 $57,700 $62,100 $71,500 $98,800
Base Invoice $99,603 $51,005 $53,120 $53,765 $57,810 $66,460 $91,575
Cold Weather Package   550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Luxury Seating Package   1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150   150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           500  
Wood trim             0
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Luxury Seating Package   1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135   135  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Rearview camera   365 365 365 365    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 0 4,450 4,450 4,450 4,300 1,200 0
Options (change) 0 4,050 4,050 4,050 3,915 1,090 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $107,975 $60,145 $62,445 $63,145 $62,727 $73,695 $99,795
Total Invoice $100,478 $56,050 $58,165 $58,810 $58,052 $68,545 $92,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive40e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,408
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelG-ClassX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimG550sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$107,975$60,145$62,445$63,145$62,727$73,695$99,795
Adjustments for Features-1,5800-1,950-1,950-2,650-3,075-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,395$60,145$60,495$61,195$60,077$70,620$93,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$418$1,118$0$10,543$33,593
Total Invoice$100,478$56,050$58,165$58,810$58,052$68,545$92,570
Adjustments for Features-1,4700-1,816-1,816-2,452-2,860-5,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,008$56,050$56,349$56,994$55,600$65,685$86,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$749$1,394$0$10,085$31,288

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

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelG-ClassX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimG550sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200      
RWD $0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225      
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250      
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Lockable center differential$150      
Lockable front differential$150      
Lockable rear differential$150      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750      
External spare tire shell$100      
Externally-mounted spare$0      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350      
Skid plates$150      
Sunroof$900      
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Tow hook(s), rear$25      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25      
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Fog light, rear$100      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100     $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75      
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$8,530$6,950$8,900$8,900$9,600$10,025$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0$1,950$1,950$2,650$3,075$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4700-1,816-1,816-2,452-2,860-5,682

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

Model Year20122016
ModelG-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in115.5 in
Length184.5 in193.2 in
Width71.8 in76.3 in
Height76.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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