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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: $53,445

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $97,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,290

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $91,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $135,594 $197,383
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 2,100    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
M Sport Package 3,000      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Convenience Package 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400    
Premium 1 Package     4,300  
Wood trim     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Driver Assistance Package 910 1,910    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
M Sport Package 2,730      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Convenience Package 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275    
Premium 1 Package     3,999  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 13,700 13,650 4,300 0
Options (change) 12,475 12,430 3,999 0
Destination 895 895 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,445 $58,495 $151,005 $214,445
Total Invoice $49,290 $53,940 $140,498 $199,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,011
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,445$58,495$151,005$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-350-10,960-15,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,445$58,145$140,045$198,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$58,590
Total Invoice$49,290$53,940$140,498$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-323-10,197-14,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,290$53,617$130,301$184,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,327$0$54,572

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200 $200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$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$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,415$9,765$20,375$25,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$10,960$15,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-10,197-14,715

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132013
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.8 in
Length183.0 in181.8 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height65.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.9 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180083%
Total Not Requested36517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120039%
Total Not Requested185061%

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