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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: $63,655

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,260

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR3504.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $54,800
Base Invoice $45,849 $50,595
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Heated front seats 740 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430  
Roof rack 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Premium Package   1,850
Third-row seat   1,200
Technology Package   2,600
Rear Climate Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Power liftgate   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Heated front seats 688 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Roof rack 232  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Premium Package   1,685
Third-row seat   1,090
Technology Package   2,365
Rear Climate Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
Power liftgate   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   320
Options (change) 13,480 13,445
Options (change) 12,536 12,235
Destination 875 825
Total Price $63,655 $69,070
Total Invoice $59,260 $63,655

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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: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,713
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR3504.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$63,655$69,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,655$67,245
Total Invoice$59,260$63,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,260$61,973

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

Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR3504.8i
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 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
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 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,682

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

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,829 lb.5,335 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested277585%
Total Not Requested49015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested82564%
Total Not Requested46536%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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