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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,075

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $133,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,095

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $124,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelSLS AMGX5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $189,600 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $176,328 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500        
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500        
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900 900 900
M Sport   4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Rearview camera   400 400 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Dynamic Handling Package     3,600 3,600 3,600
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325        
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325        
Adaptive M Suspension   820 820 820 820
M Sport   4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275
Premium Package   2,455 2,455 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Rearview camera   365 365 365  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Dynamic Handling Package     3,275 3,275 3,275
Options (change) 5,000 10,350 13,950 13,950 9,300
Options (change) 4,650 9,415 12,690 12,690 8,460
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $197,175 $64,075 $69,975 $71,475 $78,425
Total Invoice $183,553 $59,095 $64,485 $65,865 $72,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,764
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelSLS AMGX5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine563hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$197,175$64,075$69,975$71,475$78,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,585-6,535-6,535-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,175$60,490$63,440$64,940$72,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,950$4,450$11,750
Total Invoice$183,553$59,095$64,485$65,865$72,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,306-6,022-6,022-5,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$183,553$55,789$58,463$59,843$66,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,674$4,054$10,818

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelSLS AMGX5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150
Metal pedals$75    
No leather in second row$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,665$8,250$11,200$11,200$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585$6,535$6,535$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,306-6,022-6,022-5,703

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGX5
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in115.5 in
Length182.6 in193.2 in
Width76.3 in76.3 in
Height49.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.266.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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 plates100No
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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 plates100No
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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 plates100No
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 plates100No
Launch control100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

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