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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: $64,845

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,835

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $1,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $56,700
Base Invoice $49,002 $52,345
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated front seats 750  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Roof rack 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Premium Package   3,500
Third-row seat   1,700
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated front seats 698  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Roof rack 232  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Premium Package   3,185
Third-row seat   1,545
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,205 7,250
Options (change) 13,212 6,595
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $66,220 $64,845
Total Invoice $61,539 $59,835

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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: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year20122012
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, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$66,220$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,220$63,920
Total Invoice$61,539$59,835
Adjustments for Features0-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,539$58,981

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

Model Year20122012
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 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.1 in191.2 in
Width77.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

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 row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested116560%
Total Not Requested77540%
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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