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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: $53,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $56,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $51,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $96,395 $130,609
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 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) 700 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control         2,300 2,300
Wood trim           0
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control         2,139 2,139
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 12,250 12,350 12,050 11,450 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 11,275 11,370 11,095 10,540 3,236 3,236
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $53,295 $55,395 $55,795 $61,395 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $50,195 $52,150 $52,530 $57,740 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $46,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,544
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,295$55,395$55,795$61,395$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,300-9,735-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,295$53,345$53,745$57,095$99,570$136,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,800$0$37,040
Total Invoice$50,195$52,150$52,530$57,740$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,930-4,044-9,067-10,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,195$50,220$50,600$53,696$92,739$127,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$405$3,501$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSL550SL63 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 
Adaptive cruise control    $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
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $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
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
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
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
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $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
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$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$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $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 
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $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
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
Massage, passenger seat     $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,265$10,315$10,315$12,565$18,000$19,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,300$9,735$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,930-1,930-4,044-9,067-10,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172012
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
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, brake-based100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
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, brake-based100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
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, brake-based100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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