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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,320

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $75,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,900

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $71,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $139,900 $181,500 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $130,107 $168,795 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
iPod integration 425 425 400 400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000      
Heated second row seats   520      
Heated steering wheel   450      
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,850 1,850 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package     3,700 3,700 3,700
Technology Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package     1,250 1,250 1,250
Rear Climate Package     900 900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 395 395 365 365  
Panoramic sunroof   930      
Heated second row seats   484      
Heated steering wheel   419      
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,685 1,685 1,820
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package     3,365 3,365 3,365
Technology Package     2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package     1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear Climate Package     820 820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Proximity key     910 910 910
Options (change) 425 2,395 19,995 19,995 18,745
Options (change) 395 2,228 18,195 18,195 17,055
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $144,100 $187,270 $68,320 $70,220 $75,770
Total Invoice $134,277 $174,398 $62,900 $64,505 $69,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,067
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12604hp V12260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$144,100$187,270$68,320$70,220$75,770
Adjustments for Features-4,625-3,100000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,475$184,170$68,320$70,220$75,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$44,695$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$134,277$174,398$62,900$64,505$69,765
Adjustments for Features-4,310-2,887000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,967$171,511$62,900$64,505$69,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,544$0$1,605$6,865

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

Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power door closers$300$300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0   
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Night vision$1750$1750   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Massage, second row seats$150    
Memory system, second row seats$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,565$11,040$7,940$7,940$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$3,100$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,310-2,887000

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

Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested96535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

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 player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested96535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested71545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

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