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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: $47,725

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $40,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,900

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $37,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,400 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $36,250 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Premium Package 2,800        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
HD radio 350        
Heated front seats 500        
Navigation system 1,800        
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package 2,550        
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
HD radio 315        
Heated front seats 455        
Navigation system 1,640        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,825 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,725 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $43,900 $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $29,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,130
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,725$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-10,485-13,535-19,010-23,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,725$77,390$98,190$133,265$198,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$43,900$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-9,759-12,595-17,687-21,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,900$72,030$91,374$123,994$185,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$51,964$113,147

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelX3SLSLSLSL
TrimxDrive30iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-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$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,030$17,515$20,565$26,040$30,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,485$13,535$19,010$23,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,759-12,595-17,687-21,509

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in101.7 in
Length179.7 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height66.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,827 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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%

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