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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: $82,295

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $25,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,080

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $22,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $60,400
Base Invoice $86,490 $56,850
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,400
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,200
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Adaptive M Suspension   900
M Sport   3,550
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Cold Weather Package   550
Luxury Seating Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Sunshades, second row   250
Power door closers   600
Semi-automated parking system   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,290
Night vision 1,655 2,115
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,025
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Adaptive M Suspension   830
M Sport   3,265
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Cold Weather Package   505
Luxury Seating Package   920
Premium Package   2,485
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Sunshades, second row   230
Power door closers   550
Semi-automated parking system   460
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105
Options (change) 12,550 20,900
Options (change) 11,672 19,235
Destination 905 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $107,455 $82,295
Total Invoice $100,067 $77,080

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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: $25,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,736
Model Year20132017
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$107,455$82,295
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,455$81,495
Total Invoice$100,067$77,080
Adjustments for Features0-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,067$76,331

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

Model Year20132017
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,940$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-749

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,674 lb.4,930 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
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 bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
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)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested162577%
Total Not Requested47523%

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