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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: $58,645

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $98,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $152,850 $222,000
M Sport Design 4,100      
Driving Assistance Package 900 900    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700    
Executive Tier 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Parking Assistance Package   700    
Leather seating surfaces   1,700    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250  
Wood trim     0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750
M Sport Design 3,770      
Driving Assistance Package 830 830    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645    
Executive Tier 3,220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Parking Assistance Package   645    
Leather seating surfaces   1,565    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093  
Wood trim     0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698
Options (change) 15,200 9,350 3,000 750
Options (change) 13,980 8,605 2,791 698
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,645 $64,645 $156,845 $225,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,329
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4355hp I6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,645$64,645$156,845$225,045
Adjustments for Features0-850-11,895-14,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,645$63,795$144,950$210,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$66,000

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3SLSL
TrimxDrive30iM40iAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Gesture control system$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
S Voice support$0$0  
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
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,055$10,905$21,950$24,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$11,895$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-799-287-187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.8 in101.7 in
Length185.9 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in73.9 in
Height66.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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