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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,375

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,475

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390
Lighting Package 890 890        
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690        
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390        
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 350 350 350 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050        
Power liftgate 520 520        
Satellite radio 500 500        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000        
Proximity key   1,080 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750    
Multicontour seats     1,300 900 1,300 1,300
Third-row seat     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Premium Package         3,400 2,200
Rear Climate Package         900 900
Lighting Package 828 828        
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 685 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642        
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223        
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 320 320 320 320
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976        
Power liftgate 484 484        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790        
Proximity key   1,004 910 910 910 910
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505    
Multicontour seats     1,185 820 1,185 1,185
Third-row seat     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Premium Package         3,095 2,000
Rear Climate Package         820 820
Options (change) 14,860 14,165 10,400 10,000 11,950 10,750
Options (change) 13,822 13,174 9,470 9,105 10,880 9,785
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Total Price $63,635 $70,440 $63,375 $65,475 $64,625 $70,525
Total Invoice $59,237 $65,594 $58,475 $60,410 $59,610 $65,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$63,635$70,440$63,375$65,475$64,625$70,525
Adjustments for Features0-725-840-840-290-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$69,715$62,535$64,635$64,335$69,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$2,100$1,800$7,400
Total Invoice$59,237$65,594$58,475$60,410$59,610$65,050
Adjustments for Features0-675-775-775-267-544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,237$64,919$57,700$59,635$59,343$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,682$0$1,935$1,643$6,806

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

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200    
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,540$6,655$6,655$6,105$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$840$840$290$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-775-775-267-544

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

Model Year20062011
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.0 in191.2 in
Width75.7 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested69035%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested69035%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested69024%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested44027%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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