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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: $66,820

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $37,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,525

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $35,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $42,685 $50,595
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040        
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750          
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers           1,850 1,850
Premium Package           2,850 1,850
Sport Package           3,700 3,700
Technology Package           2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package           2,100 2,100
Rear Climate Package           900 900
Cold Weather Package           900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription           595 595
Power liftgate           500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted           1,700 1,700
Proximity key           1,000 1,000
iPod integration           400 400
HD radio           350 350
Heated second row seats           350 350
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827        
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014        
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278        
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698          
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers           1,685 1,685
Premium Package           2,595 1,685
Sport Package           3,365 3,365
Technology Package           2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,910 1,910
Rear Climate Package           820 820
Cold Weather Package           820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription           540 540
Power liftgate           455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted           1,545 1,545
Proximity key           910 910
iPod integration           365 365
HD radio           320 320
Heated second row seats           320 320
Options (change) 11,450 11,450 6,580 0 0 19,795 18,795
Options (change) 10,649 10,649 6,119 0 0 18,015 17,105
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $104,325 $106,975 $146,455 $161,525 $211,975 $66,820 $74,420
Total Invoice $97,154 $99,619 $136,334 $150,462 $197,345 $61,525 $68,525

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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: $37,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,350
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$104,325$106,975$146,455$161,525$211,975$66,820$74,420
Adjustments for Features-300-400-4,025-7,900-8,0000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,025$106,575$142,430$153,625$203,975$66,820$74,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,405$49,600$99,950$0$7,250
Total Invoice$97,154$99,619$136,334$150,462$197,345$61,525$68,525
Adjustments for Features-279-372-3,747-7,359-7,4480-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,875$99,247$132,587$143,103$189,897$61,525$68,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$35,712$46,228$93,022$0$6,678

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

Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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 collision prevention   $150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150$150  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper     $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
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$200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     $1000$1000
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $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$100  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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$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$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,515$9,615$13,240$17,115$17,215$9,215$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$400$4,025$7,900$8,000$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-279-372-3,747-7,359-7,4480-322

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

Model Year20112008
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.461.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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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