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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: $67,135

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,390

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $60,750
Base Invoice $49,002 $57,180
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated front seats 750  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Third-row seat   1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Tier   1,150
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated front seats 698  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Third-row seat   1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Premium Tier   1,060
Options (change) 15,120 7,240
Options (change) 14,063 6,665
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $67,135 $68,985
Total Invoice $62,390 $64,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$67,135$68,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,135$67,085
Total Invoice$62,390$64,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,390$63,054

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassX5
TrimR350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
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 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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in115.5 in
Length203.1 in193.2 in
Width77.1 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.0 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
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 Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%

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