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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: $68,645

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $34,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,295

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $32,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $56,700
Base Invoice $86,490 $52,345
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Premium Package   3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100
Cold Weather Package   750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Power door closers   600
Temporary spare tire   150
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Premium Package   3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910
Cold Weather Package   685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Power door closers   545
Temporary spare tire   135
Options (change) 7,820 11,050
Options (change) 7,273 10,055
Destination 905 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $102,725 $68,645
Total Invoice $95,668 $63,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,254
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$102,725$68,645
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,450$68,645
Total Invoice$95,668$63,295
Adjustments for Features-2,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,549$63,295

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,590$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1190

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.5,379 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 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 S350 BlueTEC

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 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested54028%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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