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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: $52,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $99,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,745

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $92,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $137,687 $200,183
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package       2,200    
Wood trim         0 0
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,744  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package       2,000    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 12,800 12,900 12,600 12,750 2,950 0
Options (change) 11,650 11,740 11,470 11,600 2,744 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,295 $54,395 $55,595 $59,245 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $48,745 $50,675 $51,785 $55,135 $141,356 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,320
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,295$54,395$55,595$59,245$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,050-15,360-19,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,295$52,345$53,545$55,195$136,565$197,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$2,900$0$61,250
Total Invoice$48,745$50,675$51,785$55,135$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,910-3,769-14,291-18,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,745$48,765$49,875$51,366$127,065$184,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$1,130$2,621$0$57,045

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Night vision     $1750
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$7,665$7,665$9,665$20,975$25,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,050$15,360$19,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910-1,910-3,769-14,291-18,298

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.8 in
Length183.8 in181.8 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height66.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,936 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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