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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: $103,375

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $48,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,225

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $45,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,500 $88,850
Base Invoice $129,735 $81,920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 3,800
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Heated second row seats 620  
Around view cameras 900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650  
Cold Weather Package   600
Luxury Seating Package   900
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
CD changer, remote   600
Wood trim   0
App support   250
Power door closers   600
Proximity key   1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
LED headlights   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 3,460
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Heated second row seats 577  
Around view cameras 837  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465  
Cold Weather Package   545
Luxury Seating Package   820
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
CD changer, remote   545
Wood trim   0
App support   230
Power door closers   545
Proximity key   910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
LED headlights   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 11,085 13,600
Options (change) 10,311 12,380
Destination 925 925
Total Price $151,510 $103,375
Total Invoice $140,971 $95,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,862
Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$151,510$103,375
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,410$103,375
Total Invoice$140,971$95,225
Adjustments for Features-2,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,087$95,225

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimS63 AMGM
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
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 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,515$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8840

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in191.2 in
Width74.8 in76.1 in
Height58.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 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 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 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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