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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: $54,195

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $51,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,025

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $46,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192008200820082008
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Luxury Design 350 350          
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700        
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 350        
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Premium I Package       3,170   2,500  
Power trunk closer       520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat       220 220    
Wood trim           0 0
Luxury Design 320 320          
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645        
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 320        
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105        
Premium I Package       2,948   2,325  
Power trunk closer       484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Tires, run-flat       205 205    
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 12,200 12,200 7,600 7,750 4,060 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 11,220 11,220 6,995 7,208 3,776 6,380 3,571
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $54,195 $56,195 $63,245 $105,225 $140,735 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $51,025 $52,885 $59,495 $98,012 $131,127 $130,104 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,682
Model Year2019201920192008200820082008
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,195$56,195$63,245$105,225$140,735$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,250-5,695-6,145-6,095-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,195$54,495$60,995$99,530$134,590$133,540$188,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$6,800$0$35,060$34,010$88,890
Total Invoice$51,025$52,885$59,495$98,012$131,127$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-2,117-5,305-5,725-5,679-5,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,025$51,285$57,378$92,707$125,402$124,425$175,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$6,353$0$32,695$31,718$82,759

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2019201920192008200820082008
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr 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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Tires, run-flat$150$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    
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Raised top speed limiter  $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0    
S Voice support$0$0$0    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
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$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,530$13,230$13,780$17,225$17,675$17,625$17,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,250$5,695$6,145$6,095$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-2,117-5,305-5,725-5,679-5,676

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192008
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.8 in100.8 in
Length185.9 in178.5 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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 seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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