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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: $67,620

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $35,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,170

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $33,163

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Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S653.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $42,685 $50,595
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       2,850 1,850
Rear spoiler 500 500   500      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620     350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990     1,200 1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650        
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers           1,850 1,850
Sport Package           3,700 3,700
Technology Package           2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package           2,100 2,100
Heated front seats           500 500
Rear Climate Package           900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription           595 595
Power liftgate           500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted           1,700 1,700
Proximity key           1,000 1,000
iPod integration           400 400
HD radio           350 350
Premium Package 4,185 4,185       2,595 1,685
Rear spoiler 465 465   465      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577     320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921     1,010 1,010
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465        
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers           1,685 1,685
Sport Package           3,365 3,365
Technology Package           2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,910 1,910
Heated front seats           455 455
Rear Climate Package           820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription           540 540
Power liftgate           455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted           1,545 1,545
Proximity key           910 910
iPod integration           365 365
HD radio           320 320
Options (change) 9,260 9,260 4,260 500 0 20,595 19,595
Options (change) 8,613 8,613 3,963 465 0 18,660 17,750
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $106,785 $102,742 $149,885 $173,875 $229,925 $67,620 $75,220
Total Invoice $99,376 $95,333 $139,459 $161,888 $214,042 $62,170 $69,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,472
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S653.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$106,785$102,742$149,885$173,875$229,925$67,620$75,220
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,900-5,275-16,075-16,3250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,010$99,842$144,610$157,800$213,600$67,620$74,870
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,768$57,958$113,758$0$7,250
Total Invoice$99,376$95,333$139,459$161,888$214,042$62,170$69,170
Adjustments for Features-2,582-2,691-4,908-14,967-15,1970-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,794$92,642$134,551$146,921$198,845$62,170$68,848
Cost Above Minimum$4,152$0$41,909$54,279$106,203$0$6,678

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX5X5
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S653.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Animal detection, night   $50$50  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper     $175$175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Body kit (gray/black)     $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0     
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row armrests   $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$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  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500  
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,255$14,380$16,755$27,555$27,805$11,480$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$2,900$5,275$16,075$16,325$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,582-2,691-4,908-14,967-15,1970-322

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,664 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 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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%
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
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 Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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
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 Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

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