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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: $73,495

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $80,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,190

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $74,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   1,400 1,400 1,400  
Wood trim 0 0        
Night vision 2,260   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Power door closers 450   600 600 600  
Luxury Seating Package     1,000 1,000 1,000  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive M Suspension     900      
M Sport     4,500 4,500 4,500 3,500
Premium Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package       4,500 4,500 4,500
Executive Package           4,600
Cooled or ventilated front seats           500
Cold Weather Package           550
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   1,275 1,275 1,275  
Wood trim 0 0        
Night vision 2,102   2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095
Power door closers 419   545 545 545  
Luxury Seating Package     910 910 910  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive M Suspension     820      
M Sport     4,095 4,095 4,095 3,185
Premium Package     2,320 2,320 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Dynamic Handling Package       4,095 4,095 4,095
Executive Package           4,185
Cooled or ventilated front seats           455
Cold Weather Package           500
Options (change) 5,660 0 18,600 22,200 22,200 19,550
Options (change) 5,265 0 16,925 20,200 20,200 17,790
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $153,885 $216,725 $73,495 $79,395 $80,895 $90,645
Total Invoice $143,179 $201,710 $68,190 $73,580 $74,960 $83,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,662
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$153,885$216,725$73,495$79,395$80,895$90,645
Adjustments for Features-8,950-11,5000-2,950-2,950-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,935$205,225$73,495$76,445$77,945$86,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,290$0$2,950$4,450$13,475
Total Invoice$143,179$201,710$68,190$73,580$74,960$83,955
Adjustments for Features-8,327-10,7030-2,734-2,734-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$134,852$191,007$68,190$70,846$72,226$80,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,155$0$2,656$4,036$12,361

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Sunshades, second row     $125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50$50$50$50
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$50
Ceramic controls     $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather headliner $1000    
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,700$20,250$8,750$11,700$11,700$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,950$11,500$0$2,950$2,950$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,327-10,7030-2,734-2,734-3,404

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142015
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in115.5 in
Length181.8 in193.2 in
Width73.9 in76.3 in
Height51.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.5 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
8.5 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested52526%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested135047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested5014%
Total Not Requested30086%

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