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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: $63,635

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,237

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550  
Power liftgate 520 520        
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390        
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 350 350 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050        
Satellite radio 500 500        
Proximity key   1,080        
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450  
Luxury Seating Package     1,350 1,350 1,350  
Third-row seat     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     1,150 1,150 1,150 1,600
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 505 505 505  
Power liftgate 484 484        
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223        
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 320 320 320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Proximity key   1,004        
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335  
Luxury Seating Package     1,240 1,240 1,240  
Third-row seat     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,470
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Options (change) 14,860 14,165 8,940 8,940 8,940 5,500
Options (change) 13,822 13,174 8,225 8,225 8,225 5,060
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Total Price $63,635 $70,440 $66,885 $69,185 $70,685 $80,295
Total Invoice $59,237 $65,594 $62,865 $65,005 $66,400 $75,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$63,635$70,440$66,885$69,185$70,685$80,295
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,265-3,215-3,215-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$69,715$65,620$65,970$67,470$75,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$350$1,850$9,760
Total Invoice$59,237$65,594$62,865$65,005$66,400$75,370
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,189-3,021-3,020-4,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,237$64,919$61,676$61,984$63,380$70,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,682$0$308$1,704$9,080

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

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimR350R500sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
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$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane departure warning     $200
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
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$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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,615$6,155$8,105$8,105$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,265$3,215$3,215$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-1,189-3,021-3,020-4,614

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

Model Year20062018
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.0 in193.2 in
Width75.7 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2050100%

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