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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: $63,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,351

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $51,200
Base Invoice $39,153 $47,285
Premium II Package 7,850  
Lighting Package 910  
CD changer, remote 450  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110 1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250 1,700
iPod integration 375 400
Sunshades, second row 300  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Rear Climate Package   900
Cold Weather Package   1,250
Third-row seat   1,700
Technology Package   2,600
Premium Package   3,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium II Package 7,300  
Lighting Package 846  
CD changer, remote 418  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032 910
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162 1,545
iPod integration 349 365
Sunshades, second row 279  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Rear Climate Package   820
Cold Weather Package   1,140
Third-row seat   1,545
Technology Package   2,365
Premium Package   2,910
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 20,780 15,195
Options (change) 19,323 13,825
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $63,755 $65,420
Total Invoice $59,351 $60,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$63,755$65,420
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,445$65,420
Total Invoice$59,351$60,135
Adjustments for Features-2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,062$60,135

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2890

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.0 in191.1 in
Width75.7 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.5,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.0 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested470082%
Total Not Requested105018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 seats200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%

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