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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $99,695

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $38,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,480

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $36,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,200 $98,700
Base Invoice $123,876 $91,485
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,640 0
Options (change) 1,525 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $138,315 $99,695
Total Invoice $128,876 $92,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,430
Model Year20082015
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12567hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18285/35-21
Total Price$138,315$99,695
Adjustments for Features-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,205$99,695
Total Invoice$128,876$92,480
Adjustments for Features-1,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,910$92,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082015
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,775$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082015
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in115.5 in
Length178.5 in193.2 in
Width71.5 in76.3 in
Height51.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.5,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft366.0 ft3

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