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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: $69,470

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $39,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,945

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $37,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Premium 1 Package 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950      
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515      
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650      
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,850 1,850 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package     3,700 3,700 3,700
Technology Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package     1,250 1,250 1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
iPod integration     400 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio     350 350 350
Premium 1 Package 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884      
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409      
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465      
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,685 1,685 1,820
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package     3,365 3,365 3,365
Technology Package     2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package     1,140 1,140 1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
iPod integration     365 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545
Proximity key     910 910 910
HD radio     320 320 320
Options (change) 15,175 10,185 21,145 21,145 19,895
Options (change) 14,115 9,474 19,240 19,240 18,100
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $109,000 $150,610 $69,470 $71,370 $76,920
Total Invoice $101,437 $140,134 $63,945 $65,550 $70,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,500
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$109,000$150,610$69,470$71,370$76,920
Adjustments for Features-3,215-4,715000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,785$145,895$69,470$71,370$76,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,110$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$101,437$140,134$63,945$65,550$70,810
Adjustments for Features-2,992-4,387000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,445$135,747$63,945$65,550$70,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,302$0$1,605$6,865

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

Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassX5X5X5
TrimS550S63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$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   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, second row seats$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,455$13,955$9,240$9,240$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$4,715$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,992-4,387000

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

Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in76.1 in
Height58.7 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46529%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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