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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: $61,470

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $32,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Premium Package 5,050       3,200 3,200 2,200
Wood trim     0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,400 2,400 2,400
Technology Package         2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595 595
iPod integration         400 400  
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio         350 350 350
Premium Package 4,697       2,910 2,910 2,000
Wood trim     0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,185 2,185 2,185
Technology Package         2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910 1,910
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540 540
iPod integration         365 365  
Proximity key         910 910 910
HD radio         320 320 320
Options (change) 5,050 0 0 0 13,145 13,145 11,745
Options (change) 4,697 0 0 0 11,960 11,960 10,685
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $94,245 $113,295 $153,845 $224,295 $61,470 $63,370 $68,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,667
Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$94,245$113,295$153,845$224,295$61,470$63,370$68,770
Adjustments for Features-8,210-8,210-13,685-17,785-100-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,035$105,085$140,160$206,510$61,370$63,270$68,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,050$54,125$120,475$0$1,900$7,400

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLX5X5X5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power door closers   $300   
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$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$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$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 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$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    $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
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   
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   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$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$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$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$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   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
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$16,840$16,840$22,315$26,415$8,730$8,730$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,210$8,210$13,685$17,785$100$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-496-72-89-182-92-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182009
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 trunk closer350Yes
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 xDrive30i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
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, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%
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, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%
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, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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