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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: $67,020

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $81,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,715

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $76,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Wood trim 0 0      
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,850 1,850 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package     3,700 3,700 3,700
Technology Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
iPod integration     400 400  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio     350 350 350
Wood trim 0 0      
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers     1,685 1,685 1,820
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package     3,365 3,365 3,365
Technology Package     2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910 1,910
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
iPod integration     365 365  
Proximity key     910 910 910
HD radio     320 320 320
Options (change) 0 0 18,695 18,695 17,445
Options (change) 0 0 17,010 17,010 15,870
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $67,020 $68,920 $74,470
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $61,715 $63,320 $68,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,616
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$148,225$216,725$67,020$68,920$74,470
Adjustments for Features-9,225-15,825000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,000$200,900$67,020$68,920$74,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$61,715$63,320$68,580
Adjustments for Features-8,583-14,729000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,331$186,981$61,715$63,320$68,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,650$0$1,605$6,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power door closers $300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention $150   
Lane departure warning $200   
Night vision $1750   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather headliner $1000   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$18,190$24,790$8,965$8,965$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,225$15,825$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,583-14,729000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142009
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in115.5 in
Length181.8 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height51.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.0 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
8.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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