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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: $62,570

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,545

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $51,200
Base Invoice $46,537 $47,285
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated front seats 750 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 750
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Technology Package   2,600
Third-row seat   1,700
Rear Climate Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
iPod integration   400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
HD radio   350
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated front seats 698 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 685
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Technology Package   2,365
Third-row seat   1,545
Rear Climate Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
iPod integration   365
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
HD radio   320
Options (change) 16,165 12,345
Options (change) 15,221 11,235
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax -1,550 -1,800
Total Price $65,730 $62,570
Total Invoice $61,083 $57,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,339
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$65,730$62,570
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,440$62,570
Total Invoice$61,083$57,545
Adjustments for Features-1,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,884$57,545

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
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 liftgate$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.0 in191.1 in
Width77.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.5,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220067%
Total Not Requested106533%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
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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