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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: $49,675

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $48,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,680

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $46,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,400 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $36,250 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 2,300        
Premium Package 2,800        
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Navigation system 1,800        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Heated front seats 500        
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 2,095        
Premium Package 2,550        
Obstacle detection, rear 635 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Navigation system 1,640        
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Heated front seats 455        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 9,450 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Options (change) 8,605 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $49,675 $98,605 $137,805 $133,905 $191,805
Total Invoice $45,680 $91,855 $128,402 $124,775 $178,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,176
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,675$98,605$137,805$133,905$191,805
Adjustments for Features0-9,660-11,360-10,510-11,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,675$88,945$126,445$123,395$180,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$45,680$91,855$128,402$124,775$178,622
Adjustments for Features0-8,999-10,585-9,793-10,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,680$82,856$117,817$114,982$167,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,961$32,126$85,094

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$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    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,340$16,000$17,700$16,850$17,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,660$11,360$10,510$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,999-10,585-9,793-10,672

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in100.8 in
Length179.7 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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 SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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