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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: $76,275

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $77,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,195

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $72,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $149,700 $201,150 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $139,221 $187,070 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Heated steering wheel   0        
Premium Package     2,700 2,700 2,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Night vision     2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500 500
Luxury Seating Package     1,350 1,350 1,350  
Adaptive M Suspension     900 900 900 900
M Sport     4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600
Cold Weather Package     550 550 550 550
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,400 1,400 1,400  
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshades, second row     250 250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Executive Package           4,100
Cooled or ventilated front seats           500
Heated steering wheel   0        
Premium Package     2,455 2,455 2,455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Night vision     2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455 455
Luxury Seating Package     1,230 1,230 1,230  
Adaptive M Suspension     820 820 820 820
M Sport     4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,275 1,275 1,275  
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshades, second row     230 230 230  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Executive Package           3,730
Cooled or ventilated front seats           455
Options (change) 0 0 22,550 22,550 22,550 19,900
Options (change) 0 0 20,515 20,515 20,515 18,100
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $153,575 $205,025 $76,275 $78,575 $80,075 $89,025
Total Invoice $143,096 $190,945 $70,195 $72,310 $73,690 $81,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,315
Model Year201020102014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12604hp V12300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$153,575$205,025$76,275$78,575$80,075$89,025
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,8000-1,950-1,950-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$150,800$202,225$76,275$76,625$78,125$86,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,425$0$350$1,850$10,550
Total Invoice$143,096$190,945$70,195$72,310$73,690$81,950
Adjustments for Features-2,586-2,6080-1,795-1,795-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$140,510$188,337$70,195$70,515$71,895$79,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$47,827$0$320$1,700$9,730

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

Model Year201020102014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row  $125$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$0
Animal detection, night  $50$50$50$50
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Ceramic controls     $0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, second row seats$150$150    
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,315$11,340$8,540$10,490$10,490$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$2,800$0$1,950$1,950$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,586-2,6080-1,795-1,795-2,025

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

Model Year20102014
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in193.2 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.466.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92549%
Total Not Requested95051%

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