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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: $66,760

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,890

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $51,800
Base Invoice $45,561 $47,855
Lighting Package 1,290  
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Running boards 670 300
Heated second row seats 620 350
Lane departure warning 850 950
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970  
Technology Package   2,800
Premium Package   3,400
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Cold Weather Package   900
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Temporary spare tire   150
Roof rails   100
Lighting Package 1,200  
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Running boards 623 275
Heated second row seats 577 320
Lane departure warning 791 865
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated steering wheel 209  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832  
Technology Package   2,550
Premium Package   3,095
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Cold Weather Package   820
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Temporary spare tire   135
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 16,895 14,450
Options (change) 15,714 13,160
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,760 $67,125
Total Invoice $62,150 $61,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $359
Model Year20122011
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, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$66,760$67,125
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,095$67,125
Total Invoice$62,150$61,890
Adjustments for Features-6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,531$61,890

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

Model Year20122011
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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
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 
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 
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$7,440$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6190

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

Model Year20122011
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in115.5 in
Length189.1 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in76.1 in
Height70.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested246579%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested111568%
Total Not Requested52532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested231581%
Total Not Requested55019%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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