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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: $56,180

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $40,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,370

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $38,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013200620062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $42,500 $53,600 $71,100
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $38,855 $48,955 $64,880
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090          
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750 750            
Premium Package             3,400 2,500  
Sport Package             2,500 1,600  
Cold Weather Package             750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors             350    
Rear Climate Package             600    
Xenon HID headlights             800    
Obstacle detection, rear             700    
Heated second row seats             350 350 350
Rear side airbags             385 385 385
Navigation system             1,800 1,800 1,800
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable             1,200 500  
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014          
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698 698            
Premium Package             3,095 2,275  
Sport Package             2,275 1,455  
Cold Weather Package             685 685  
Auto-dimming mirrors             320    
Rear Climate Package             545    
Xenon HID headlights             730    
Obstacle detection, rear             635    
Heated second row seats             320 320 320
Rear side airbags             350 350 350
Navigation system             1,640 1,640 1,640
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable             1,090 455  
Options (change) 2,330 2,330 2,330 1,090 0 0 12,985 8,035 2,535
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 2,168 1,014 0 0 11,820 7,315 2,310
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $96,585 $97,235 $99,235 $142,995 $163,805 $215,005 $56,180 $62,330 $74,330
Total Invoice $89,959 $90,563 $92,423 $133,119 $152,584 $200,165 $51,370 $56,965 $67,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,229
Model Year201320132013201320132013200620062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 10?, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$96,585$97,235$99,235$142,995$163,805$215,005$56,180$62,330$74,330
Adjustments for Features-3,630-5,330-3,580-6,480-13,805-13,9050-550-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,955$91,905$95,655$136,515$150,000$201,100$56,180$61,780$73,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$44,610$58,095$109,195$0$5,600$17,200
Total Invoice$89,959$90,563$92,423$133,119$152,584$200,165$51,370$56,965$67,885
Adjustments for Features-3,381-4,964-3,334-6,032-12,859-12,9450-503-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,578$85,599$89,089$127,087$139,725$187,220$51,370$56,462$67,017
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$41,488$54,126$101,621$0$5,092$15,647

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

Model Year201320132013201320132013200620062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000   
6-speed manual      $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0   
AWD $1700    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down      $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row      $125 $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $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$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning    $200$200   
Hill descent control      $250$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   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover      $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter      $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$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$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125   
Rear wiper      $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0   
Body kit (gray/black)      $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275 $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear spoiler      $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Cassette player      $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200   
Folding second row seats      $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats    $150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$1000$1000   $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,555$11,255$9,505$12,405$19,730$19,830$5,925$6,475$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$5,330$3,580$6,480$13,805$13,905$0$550$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,381-4,964-3,334-6,032-12,859-12,9450-503-868

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

Model Year20132006
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in183.7 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.454.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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