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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: $61,770

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,815

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $51,200
Base Invoice $45,561 $47,285
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Running boards 670 300
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970  
Premium Package   3,200
Technology Package   2,600
Cold Weather Package   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
iPod integration   400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
HD radio   350
Temporary spare tire   150
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Running boards 623 275
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832  
Premium Package   2,910
Technology Package   2,365
Cold Weather Package   1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
iPod integration   365
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
HD radio   320
Temporary spare tire   135
Options (change) 16,045 11,545
Options (change) 14,923 10,505
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $65,910 $61,770
Total Invoice $61,359 $56,815

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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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,422
Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$65,910$61,770
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,705$61,770
Total Invoice$61,359$56,815
Adjustments for Features-1,1220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,237$56,815

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

Model Year20122009
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1220

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

Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in115.5 in
Length189.1 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height70.7 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.5,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested91529%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested221581%
Total Not Requested52519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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