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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: $62,690

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,254

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $56,700
Base Invoice $44,315 $52,345
Premium II Package 7,850  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Proximity key 1,130  
Roof rack 245  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850  
Premium Package   3,500
Third-row seat   1,700
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium II Package 7,300  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 670  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Proximity key 1,051  
Roof rack 228  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720  
Premium Package   3,185
Third-row seat   1,545
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 15,715 7,250
Options (change) 14,614 6,595
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $62,690 $64,845
Total Invoice $58,254 $59,835

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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: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year20092012
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350 / R320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$62,690$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,690$63,895
Total Invoice$58,254$59,835
Adjustments for Features0-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,254$58,958

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

Model Year20092012
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$7,640$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X5 features.

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

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested311567%
Total Not Requested155033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested129066%
Total Not Requested65034%
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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