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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: $112,295

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $57,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimAMG S63M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $147,500 $100,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Night vision 2,260 2,300
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Wheels, dark finish 2,200 0
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Around view cameras 900  
Executive Package   6,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Night vision 2,102 2,115
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Wheels, dark finish 2,048 0
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,025
Heated second row seats 577  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Around view cameras 837  
Executive Package   5,610
Options (change) 21,685 10,600
Options (change) 20,172 9,750
Destination 995 995
Total Price $170,180 $112,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 M
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,008
Model Year20182018
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimAMG S63M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine603hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20285/35-21
Total Price$170,180$112,295
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$169,380$112,295

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

Model Year20182018
ModelS-ClassX5
TrimAMG S63M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$10,465$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1000

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

Model Year20182018
ModelS-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in115.5 in
Length206.5 in193.2 in
Width74.8 in76.3 in
Height58.7 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.5,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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