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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: $73,395

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $83,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $152,850 $222,000 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Driver Assistance Package 2,250          
Wood trim 0 0        
Power door closers 450          
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750        
M Sport Design     4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450  
Executive Tier     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,950
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700  
Adaptive M Suspension     900      
Luxury Seating Package     1,000 1,000 1,000  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200 1,200 1,200  
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Dynamic Handling Package       4,500 4,500 4,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats           500
Interior Design Package           1,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,093          
Wood trim 0 0        
Power door closers 419          
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698        
M Sport Design     4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335  
Executive Tier     2,575 2,575 2,575 2,715
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565  
Adaptive M Suspension     830      
Luxury Seating Package     920 920 920  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,105 1,105 1,105  
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505  
Dynamic Handling Package       4,140 4,140 4,140
Cooled or ventilated front seats           460
Interior Design Package           1,795
Options (change) 3,450 750 15,450 19,050 19,050 15,850
Options (change) 3,210 698 14,215 17,525 17,525 14,585
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $157,295 $225,045 $73,395 $79,295 $80,795 $90,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,032
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8621hp V12300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 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$157,295$225,045$73,395$79,295$80,795$90,645
Adjustments for Features-10,860-12,7600-2,950-2,950-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,435$212,285$73,395$76,345$77,845$87,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$65,850$0$2,950$4,450$13,950

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSLSLX5X5X5X5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
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    
Wind blocker, power small$300$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
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    
Heated washer fluid system$50$50    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
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
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500    
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
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    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
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$650    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000    
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$19,500$21,400$8,640$11,590$11,590$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,860$12,760$0$2,950$2,950$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-1700-2,764-2,764-3,091

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182018
ModelSLX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in115.5 in
Length182.3 in193.2 in
Width73.9 in76.3 in
Height51.2 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 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 AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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