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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,505

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,256

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $5,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML500xDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $56,200
Base Invoice $45,105 $51,885
Premium Package 3,750 2,200
Sunroof 1,290  
Lighting Package 890  
Comfort Package 1,450  
Entertainment Package 1,080  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Proximity key 1,080 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear Climate Package   900
Multicontour seats   1,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   2,000
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Technology Package   2,600
Premium Package 3,488 2,000
Sunroof 1,200  
Lighting Package 828  
Comfort Package 1,349  
Entertainment Package 1,004  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Proximity key 1,004 910
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear Climate Package   820
Multicontour seats   1,090
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,820
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Technology Package   2,365
Options (change) 12,230 10,995
Options (change) 11,376 10,000
Destination 775 825
Total Price $61,505 $68,020
Total Invoice $57,256 $62,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML500xDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$61,505$68,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,505$66,455
Total Invoice$57,256$62,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,256$61,267

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

Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML500xDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443

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

Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in115.5 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height69.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
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 link100No
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested126580%
Total Not Requested32520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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