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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: $95,945

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $49,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,445

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $46,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSLX5
TrimSL63 AMGM
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $140,440 $87,250
Base Invoice $130,609 $80,450
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Wood trim 0 0
CD changer, remote   600
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Temporary spare tire   150
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Wood trim 0 0
CD changer, remote   545
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Temporary spare tire   135
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,180 7,800
Options (change) 1,097 7,100
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $145,095 $95,945
Total Invoice $135,181 $88,445

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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: $43,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,672
Model Year20122012
ModelSLX5
TrimSL63 AMGM
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-20
Total Price$145,095$95,945
Adjustments for Features-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,660$95,945
Total Invoice$135,181$88,445
Adjustments for Features-5,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,117$88,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
ModelSLX5
TrimSL63 AMGM
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
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
Traffic 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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,875$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,274 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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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