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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: $96,575

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $46,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,035

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $43,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,100 $88,850
Base Invoice $129,363 $81,920
CD changer, remote   600
Luxury Seating Package   900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
CD changer, remote   545
Luxury Seating Package   820
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Temporary spare tire   135
Wood trim   0
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 6,800
Options (change) 0 6,190
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $142,575 $96,575
Total Invoice $132,838 $89,035

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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: $40,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,902
Model Year20092013
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18275/40-20
Total Price$142,575$96,575
Adjustments for Features-5,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,315$96,575
Total Invoice$132,838$89,035
Adjustments for Features-4,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,937$89,035

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092013
ModelSLX5
TrimSL600M
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,950$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092013
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in115.5 in
Length180.4 in191.2 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height51.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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