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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: $64,770

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $34,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,660

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $33,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $42,685 $50,595
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920        
Premium II Package 2,860          
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,820          
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425 400 400
Heated steering wheel 460          
Rearview camera 750          
Sunshades, second row, power 710          
Cold Weather Package         900 900
Rear Climate Package         900 900
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100
Technology Package         2,600 2,600
Sport Package         3,700 3,700
Premium Package         2,850 1,850
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,850 1,850
Heated second row seats         350 350
Proximity key         1,000 1,000
Power liftgate         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716        
Premium II Package 2,660          
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,693          
Panoramic sunroof 939 939        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395 365 365
Heated steering wheel 428          
Rearview camera 698          
Sunshades, second row, power 660          
Cold Weather Package         820 820
Rear Climate Package         820 820
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910
Technology Package         2,365 2,365
Sport Package         3,365 3,365
Premium Package         2,595 1,685
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,685 1,685
Heated second row seats         320 320
Proximity key         910 910
Power liftgate         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Options (change) 10,955 4,355 425 425 17,745 16,745
Options (change) 10,189 4,050 395 395 16,150 15,240
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $99,530 $135,230 $148,500 $198,300 $64,770 $72,370
Total Invoice $92,695 $126,035 $138,376 $184,690 $59,660 $66,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,703
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$99,530$135,230$148,500$198,300$64,770$72,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-7,125-7,050-725-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,530$132,205$141,375$191,250$64,045$71,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,675$41,845$91,720$0$7,250
Total Invoice$92,695$126,035$138,376$184,690$59,660$66,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,819-6,639-6,566-668-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,695$123,216$131,737$178,124$58,992$65,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,521$39,042$85,429$0$6,678

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

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails    $250$250
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,915$10,940$15,040$14,965$8,640$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$7,125$7,050$725$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819-6,639-6,566-668-990

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

Model Year20082008
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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30030%
Total Not Requested70070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested47535%
Total Not Requested87565%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested217589%
Total Not Requested26511%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested26521%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
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, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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