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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: $77,350

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,003

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $4,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML250 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $60,400
Base Invoice $46,314 $56,850
Premium 1 Package 4,030  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 1,400
designo Package 4,900  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Special order charge 250  
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Proximity key 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Around view cameras 320  
Power door closers 550 600
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Cold Weather Package   550
Luxury Seating Package   1,000
Adaptive M Suspension   900
M Sport   3,550
Premium Package   2,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,748  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,290
designo Package 4,557  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Special order charge 233  
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Proximity key 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Around view cameras 298  
Power door closers 512 550
Night vision 1,655 2,115
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Cold Weather Package   505
Luxury Seating Package   920
Adaptive M Suspension   830
M Sport   3,265
Premium Package   2,485
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Semi-automated parking system   460
Temporary spare tire   140
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105
Options (change) 26,625 20,650
Options (change) 24,764 19,005
Destination 925 995
Total Price $77,350 $82,045
Total Invoice $72,003 $76,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,875
Model Year20152017
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML250 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$77,350$82,045
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,320$82,045
Total Invoice$72,003$76,850
Adjustments for Features-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,975$76,850

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

Model Year20152017
ModelM-ClassX5
TrimML250 BlueTECxDrive35d
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
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 dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$6,830$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,751 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 ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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