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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: $71,525

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $79,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,900

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $74,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Wood trim 0 0      
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750  
Adaptive Drive     3,500 3,500 3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 1,700 2,100
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,900 1,900 1,900
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
App support     250 250 250
Lane departure warning       950 950
Premium Package         2,200
Premium Sound Package         1,800
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Wood trim 0 0      
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505  
Adaptive Drive     3,185 3,185 3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,545 1,910
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,730 1,730 1,730
Proximity key     910 910 910
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
App support     230 230 230
Lane departure warning       865 865
Premium Package         2,000
Premium Sound Package         1,640
Options (change) 2,950 0 18,550 19,100 20,400
Options (change) 2,744 0 16,895 17,395 18,575
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $151,175 $216,725 $71,525 $74,575 $80,175
Total Invoice $140,658 $201,710 $65,900 $68,700 $73,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,093
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$151,175$216,725$71,525$74,575$80,175
Adjustments for Features-9,685-14,285-375-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,490$202,440$71,150$74,000$80,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,950$0$2,850$9,025
Total Invoice$140,658$201,710$65,900$68,700$73,840
Adjustments for Features-9,011-13,295-346-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,647$188,415$65,554$68,170$73,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,768$0$2,616$8,286

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Night vision $1750   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$19,275$23,875$9,965$10,165$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,685$14,285$375$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,011-13,295-346-5300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142011
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in115.5 in
Length181.8 in191.2 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height51.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested114070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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