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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: $57,920

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $39,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,425

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $36,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $42,685 $50,595
Premium Package 5,050       2,850 1,850
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090        
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Power liftgate         500 500
Proximity key         1,000 1,000
iPod integration         400 400
HD radio         350 350
Premium Package 4,697       2,595 1,685
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804        
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Power liftgate         455 455
Proximity key         910 910
iPod integration         365 365
HD radio         320 320
Options (change) 9,140 4,090 0 0 10,895 9,895
Options (change) 8,501 3,804 0 0 9,915 9,005
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $97,015 $115,815 $152,275 $222,075 $57,920 $65,520
Total Invoice $90,290 $107,773 $141,681 $206,686 $53,425 $60,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,338
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$97,015$115,815$152,275$222,075$57,920$65,520
Adjustments for Features-13,460-13,460-14,435-18,5350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,555$102,355$137,840$203,540$57,920$65,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$54,285$119,985$0$7,250
Total Invoice$90,290$107,773$141,681$206,686$53,425$60,425
Adjustments for Features-12,527-12,525-13,431-17,2510-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,763$95,248$128,250$189,435$53,425$60,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$50,487$111,672$0$6,677

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$22,240$22,240$23,215$27,315$8,780$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,460$13,460$14,435$18,535$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,527-12,525-13,431-17,2510-323

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172008
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in115.5 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height51.2 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,827 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
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 Requested222591%
Total Not Requested2159%
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, 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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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
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 Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
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, 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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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