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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: $70,975

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,066

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $57,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $53,765
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Heating Package 1,370  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Sunshades, second row 300 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   550
Adaptive M Suspension   900
M Sport   4,450
Premium Package   2,550
Rearview camera   400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Heating Package 1,274  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
iPod integration 349  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Sunshades, second row 279 230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   500
Adaptive M Suspension   820
M Sport   4,050
Premium Package   2,320
Rearview camera   365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 28,000 15,450
Options (change) 26,038 14,060
Destination 875 995
Total Price $70,975 $74,145
Total Invoice $66,066 $68,820

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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: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$70,975$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,975$72,995
Total Invoice$66,066$68,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,066$67,753

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

Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,180$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,067

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,939 lb.4,930 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 / R320

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%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
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 Requested497572%
Total Not Requested196528%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

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