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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison

BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison:
BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison:

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For the BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the X3 vs. SLK Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the X3 and SLK will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price is $5,470 lower than the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the X3 vs. SLK Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW X3 xDrive35i, the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 includes additional features worth $445. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $445 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250's additional features, the BMW X3 xDrive35i is $5,470 less than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,453
Model Year20112012
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK250
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6201hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers205, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18x-
Total Price49,76555,680
Adjustments for Features0-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price49,76555,235
Total Invoice45,98051,847
Adjustments for Features0-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice45,98051,433

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Invoice Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Price Comparison (MSRP): BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 5,915
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 5,867
Model Year20112012
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK250
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price41,05042,500
Base Invoice37,96539,525
Navigation system2,150 
Dynamic Handling Package1,400990
Obstacle detection, rear750970
Metallic paint (extra cost)550720
Proximity key500650
Leather seating surfaces1,450770
Heated front seats500 
Heated steering wheel190 
Satellite radio - one year subscription350 
Lighting Package 1,090
Multimedia Package 2,150
Premium 1 Package 2,590
Special order charge 250
Rear spoiler 375
Automatic climate control, front 760
Wood trim 990
Navigation system 0
Dynamic Handling Package 921
Obstacle detection, rear 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670
Proximity key 605
Leather seating surfaces 716
Heated front seats 0
Heated steering wheel 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 0
Lighting Package 1,014
Multimedia Package 2,000
Premium 1 Package 2,409
Special order charge 233
Rear spoiler 349
Automatic climate control, front 707
Wood trim 921
Total options7,84012,305
Total options7,14011,447
Destination875875
Total Price49,76555,680
Total Invoice45,98051,847

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
20084dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
20074dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
20064dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
20054dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
20044dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Mercedes-Benz SLK

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK250
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Regenerative braking$0 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire $75
Driver drowsiness monitor $250
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Dual-zone climate control $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $50
Traffic information$50 
Voice control for external devices$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.0 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Voice control for infotainment system100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active trace control / torque vectoring150Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 ZERO defects in material and workmanship from delivery to its current 20,800 miles. The car is simply perfect, every seam straight, every screw tight. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard.
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fit and finish. Heavy doors and tailgate. Seats fold down and up securely. Seats are smooth and tight.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Materials are plain but substantive. Exception would be cheap cup holder and storage compartment between front seats - cheap cheap
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Modern design, proven technologies, well built.
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 top quality finishes

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What Our Members Are Saying about Mercedes-Benz SLK Materials and Workmanship

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