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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: $60,420

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,250

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $56,700
Base Invoice $40,920 $52,345
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Premium III Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Running boards 510 300
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250 1,700
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Premium Package   3,600
Temporary spare tire   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Premium III Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Running boards 474 275
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162 1,545
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Premium Package   3,275
Temporary spare tire   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 15,545 6,100
Options (change) 14,455 5,550
Destination 875 925
Total Price $60,420 $63,725
Total Invoice $56,250 $58,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$60,420$63,725
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,420$63,115
Total Invoice$56,250$58,820
Adjustments for Features0-563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,250$58,257

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350 / ML320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in115.5 in
Length188.5 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height71.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.5 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 ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305056%
Total Not Requested241544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested79041%

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