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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: $64,105

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,370

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $56,700
Base Invoice $43,236 $52,345
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Running boards 670 300
Proximity key 1,140  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
AWD 2,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   3,600
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Running boards 623 275
Proximity key 1,060  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
AWD 2,325  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   3,275
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 17,640 6,700
Options (change) 16,406 6,100
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $64,105 $64,325
Total Invoice $59,617 $59,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $796
Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$64,105$64,325
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,105$63,730
Total Invoice$59,617$59,370
Adjustments for Features0-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,617$58,821

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

Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549

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

Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in115.5 in
Length188.5 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested244095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%

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