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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: $52,045

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $60,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,525

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $55,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201120112011
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
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 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
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 1 Package         3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control         2,300 2,300 2,300
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 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
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 1 Package         3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control         2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 12,100 12,200 11,900 12,050 7,320 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 11,015 11,105 10,835 10,965 6,807 3,227 2,139
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $52,045 $54,145 $55,345 $59,845 $112,095 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $48,525 $50,455 $51,565 $55,695 $104,400 $136,018 $190,452

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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: $50,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,878
Model Year2016201620162016201120112011
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,045$54,145$55,345$59,845$112,095$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,300-9,660-9,660-10,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,045$52,095$53,295$55,545$102,435$136,335$193,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,500$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$48,525$50,455$51,565$55,695$104,400$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,910-4,002-8,997-9,000-9,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,525$48,545$49,655$51,693$95,403$127,018$180,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$1,130$3,168$0$31,615$85,076

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620162016201120112011
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $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
Proximity key   $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
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $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
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $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
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
Wiper de-icer    $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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200   
Power retractable hardtop    $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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $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
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150 $150
No leather in second row    $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $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$8,340$10,390$10,390$12,640$18,000$18,000$19,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,300$9,660$9,660$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910-1,910-4,002-8,997-9,000-9,973

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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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