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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $70,945 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $22,430 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $65,380 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $21,525 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $55,200 | $57,700 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $50,965 | $53,265 | $59,245 |
| Premium Package | 5,050 | 1,850 | |||||
| Power door closers | 450 | 450 | 450 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||||
| Adaptive Drive | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | ||||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 2,100 | 1,700 | 2,100 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 950 | 950 | |||||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | 1,685 | |||||
| Power door closers | 419 | 419 | 419 | 545 | 545 | 545 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 3,185 | 3,185 | |||||
| Adaptive Drive | 3,185 | 3,185 | 3,185 | ||||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,910 | 1,545 | 1,910 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 865 | 865 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 450 | 450 | 0 | 14,850 | 15,400 | 13,900 |
| Options (change) | 5,116 | 419 | 419 | 0 | 13,520 | 14,020 | 12,655 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $93,375 | $112,175 | $152,725 | $222,075 | $70,945 | $73,995 | $78,995 |
| Total Invoice | $86,905 | $104,388 | $142,100 | $206,686 | $65,380 | $68,180 | $72,795 |
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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: $17,520 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,955 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $93,375 | $112,175 | $152,725 | $222,075 | $70,945 | $73,995 | $78,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,910 | -4,910 | -10,385 | -14,185 | 0 | -200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,465 | $107,265 | $142,340 | $207,890 | $70,945 | $73,795 | $78,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,425 | $0 | $2,850 | $8,050 |
| Total Invoice | $86,905 | $104,388 | $142,100 | $206,686 | $65,380 | $68,180 | $72,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,570 | -4,569 | -9,663 | -13,202 | 0 | -184 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $82,335 | $99,819 | $132,437 | $193,484 | $65,380 | $67,996 | $72,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,484 | $50,102 | $111,149 | $0 | $2,616 | $7,415 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| 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 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $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 | $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 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $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 | $50 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $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 | $650 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $16,725 | $16,725 | $22,200 | $26,000 | $11,815 | $12,015 | $11,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,910 | $4,910 | $10,385 | $14,185 | $0 | $200 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,570 | -4,569 | -9,663 | -13,202 | 0 | -184 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | X5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Adaptive Drive | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Adaptive Drive | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Adaptive Drive | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
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