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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: $63,305

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,933

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $51,800
Base Invoice $39,153 $47,855
Premium II Package 7,850  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Heating Package 1,370  
Roof rack 245  
AWD 2,500  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Sunshades, second row 300  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250 1,700
Proximity key 1,110 1,000
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Technology Package   2,800
Premium Package   3,400
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   900
Rear Climate Package   900
Heated second row seats   350
Roof rails   100
Premium II Package 7,300  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Heating Package 1,274  
Roof rack 228  
AWD 2,325  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Sunshades, second row 279  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162 1,545
Proximity key 1,032 910
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Technology Package   2,550
Premium Package   3,095
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   820
Rear Climate Package   820
Heated second row seats   320
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 20,330 14,650
Options (change) 18,905 13,335
Destination 875 875
Total Price $63,305 $67,325
Total Invoice $58,933 $62,065

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year20082011
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$63,305$67,325
Adjustments for Features0-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,305$67,295
Total Invoice$58,933$62,065
Adjustments for Features0-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,933$62,037

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

Model Year20082011
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
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
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 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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$6,265$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28

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

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,939 lb.5,379 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 / 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
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested470082%
Total Not Requested105018%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested54033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested49017%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

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