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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: $99,745

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $48,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,900

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $46,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS600M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $144,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $134,106 $80,450
iPod integration 425  
Cold Weather Package   600
Rear Climate Package   700
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
CD changer, remote   600
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   600
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
iPod integration 395  
Cold Weather Package   545
Rear Climate Package   635
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
CD changer, remote   545
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Temporary spare tire   135
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   545
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 425 11,600
Options (change) 395 10,555
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $99,745
Total Invoice $138,376 $91,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,553
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS600M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18275/40-20
Total Price$148,500$99,745
Adjustments for Features-4,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,290$99,745
Total Invoice$138,376$91,900
Adjustments for Features-3,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$134,453$91,900

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS600M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,715$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9230

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length205.0 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 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 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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