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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: $65,075

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,830

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $1,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $51,300
Base Invoice $49,002 $47,375
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated front seats 750 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Technology Package   2,800
Premium Package   3,400
Third-row seat   1,700
Rear Climate Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
iPod integration   400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Roof rails   100
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated front seats 698 455
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Technology Package   2,550
Premium Package   3,095
Third-row seat   1,545
Rear Climate Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
iPod integration   365
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 14,205 14,700
Options (change) 13,212 13,380
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 -1,800
Total Price $66,220 $65,075
Total Invoice $61,539 $59,830

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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: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year20122010
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$66,220$65,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,220$63,925
Total Invoice$61,539$59,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,539$58,773

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

Model Year20122010
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 
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 
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 
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$6,955$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057

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

Model Year20122010
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.1 in191.1 in
Width77.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.5,225 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
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested161557%
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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