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

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,370

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $103,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,535

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $97,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelX3SLSL
Trim3.0iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,800 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $33,670 $137,687 $200,183
Sport Package 1,800    
Premium Package 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Wood trim   0 0
Sport Package 1,640    
Premium Package 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,875 0 0
Options (change) 7,170 0 0
Destination 695 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,370 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $41,535 $138,612 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,143
Model Year200620152015
ModelX3SLSL
Trim3.0iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine225hp I6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,370$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-16,050-23,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$132,925$194,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,550
Total Invoice$41,535$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-14,934-21,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,535$123,678$181,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,323

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620152015
ModelX3SLSL
Trim3.0iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner  $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,365$21,415$28,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,050$23,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,934-21,407

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062015
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in101.8 in
Length179.7 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height66.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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