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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: $82,135

BMW X5 xDrive40i   
Difference: $33,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,930

BMW X5 xDrive40i   
Difference: $29,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65xDrive40ixDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,650 $143,250 $224,650 $60,700 $75,750
Base Invoice $88,955 $133,223 $208,925 $57,130 $71,130
Premium Package 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490     190  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450   1,200  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950      
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515      
Night vision 2,260 2,260   2,300 2,300
Rear spoiler 500        
Heated second row seats 620 620   350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650   2,200 2,200
Around view cameras 900 900      
Adaptive M Suspension       900 900
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
M Sport Design       4,350 4,450
Luxury Seating Package       1,000  
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package       1,700  
Executive Tier       2,800 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550  
Sunshades, second row       250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500
Interior Design Package         1,950
Premium Package 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456     175  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139   1,105  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884      
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409      
Night vision 2,102 2,102   2,115 2,115
Rear spoiler 465        
Heated second row seats 577 577   320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465   2,025 2,025
Around view cameras 837 837      
Adaptive M Suspension       830 830
Leather seating surfaces       1,335  
M Sport Design       4,000 4,095
Luxury Seating Package       920  
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package       1,565  
Executive Tier       2,575 2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505  
Sunshades, second row       230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats         460
Interior Design Package         1,795
Options (change) 22,625 17,135 0 20,440 17,050
Options (change) 21,044 15,938 0 18,805 15,690
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $115,157 $161,310 $227,675 $82,135 $93,795
Total Invoice $106,881 $150,086 $211,950 $76,930 $87,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,304
Model Year20162016201620192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65xDrive40ixDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12335hp I6456hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$115,157$161,310$227,675$82,135$93,795
Adjustments for Features-1,775-3,400-9,2000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,382$157,910$218,475$82,135$93,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$44,528$105,093$0$11,410
Total Invoice$106,881$150,086$211,950$76,930$87,815
Adjustments for Features-1,647-3,163-8,5650-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,234$146,923$203,385$76,930$87,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,689$98,151$0$10,651

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

Model Year20162016201620192019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65xDrive40ixDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Eco accelerator$100    
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper   $175$175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack$0    
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200    
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200$200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Text dictation   $50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100  
Heated second row armrests  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats  $150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225  
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,990$12,615$18,415$9,215$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$3,400$9,200$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,647-3,163-8,5650-234

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

Model Year20162019
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in117.1 in
Length206.5 in194.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.372.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Headlight washers50No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%
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)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Headlight washers50No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%
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)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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