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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: $73,340

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,270

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $4,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,700
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,765
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package 5,150 4,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium Package   2,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
M Sport   4,500
Cold Weather Package   550
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,275
Dynamic Handling Package 4,790 4,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 2,000
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Premium Package   2,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
M Sport   4,095
Cold Weather Package   500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455
Temporary spare tire   135
Options (change) 23,475 20,000
Options (change) 21,834 18,195
Destination 875 995
Total Price $73,340 $78,695
Total Invoice $68,270 $72,955

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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: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,720
Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/50-19
Total Price$73,340$78,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,340$76,575
Total Invoice$68,270$72,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,270$70,990

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

Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,930$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,965

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

Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in115.5 in
Length189.1 in193.2 in
Width75.2 in76.3 in
Height70.7 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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
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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested221571%
Total Not Requested90029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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