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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: $49,150

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $56,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $53,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3SLSLSL
Trim3.0siSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,600 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $35,510 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Package 2,300      
Premium Package 2,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
HD radio 350      
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Package 2,095      
Premium Package 2,550      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 1,088 1,088  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
HD radio 315      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 9,725 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 8,850 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $49,150 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $45,185 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,019
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3SLSLSL
Trim3.0siSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,150$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,175-11,525-12,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,150$95,770$132,170$189,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$45,185$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-9,477-10,738-11,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,185$89,204$123,141$176,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,937$87,399

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3SLSLSL
Trim3.0siSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,265$16,440$17,790$18,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,175$11,525$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,477-10,738-11,710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082011
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in100.8 in
Length179.7 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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