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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: $51,795

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $56,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,290

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $52,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
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        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150        
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Premium Package       2,200        
Premium I Package         3,750      
Obstacle detection, rear         1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control         2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
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        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955        
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Premium Package       2,000        
Premium I Package         3,488      
Obstacle detection, rear         1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control         2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 12,300 12,400 12,100 12,250 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230
Options (change) 11,195 11,285 11,015 11,145 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $51,795 $53,895 $55,095 $58,745 $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405
Total Invoice $48,290 $50,220 $51,330 $54,680 $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620

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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: $46,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,115
Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,795$53,895$55,095$58,745$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,050-9,660-10,610-9,660-10,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,795$51,845$53,045$54,695$98,135$134,195$132,185$189,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$2,900$0$36,060$34,050$91,560
Total Invoice$48,290$50,220$51,330$54,680$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,910-3,770-8,997-9,885-9,000-9,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,290$48,310$49,420$50,910$91,405$125,027$123,159$176,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$1,130$2,620$0$33,622$31,754$85,242

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 $1000
RWD$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350 $350
Proximity key   $250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$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$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Body kit      $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)     $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
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$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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 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 dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,315$10,365$10,365$12,365$17,975$18,925$17,975$19,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,050$9,660$10,610$9,660$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910-1,910-3,770-8,997-9,885-9,000-9,973

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length183.8 in180.4 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.2 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 camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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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