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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: $55,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,025

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $50,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $96,395 $130,609
Luxury Design 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   1,180 1,180
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    
Adaptive cruise control       2,300 2,300
Wood trim         0
Luxury Design 320 320      
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690   1,097 1,097
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    
Adaptive cruise control       2,139 2,139
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 12,200 12,200 7,600 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 11,220 11,220 6,995 3,236 3,236
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $54,195 $56,195 $63,245 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $51,025 $52,885 $59,495 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $49,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,090
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$54,195$56,195$63,245$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,250-6,110-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,195$54,495$60,995$103,195$140,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$6,800$0$37,040
Total Invoice$51,025$52,885$59,495$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-2,117-5,691-6,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,025$51,285$57,378$96,115$130,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$6,353$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelX3X3X3SLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $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
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$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  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $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
Wiper de-icer   $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
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
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $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
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $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
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  
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 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$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,390$13,090$13,640$17,500$18,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,250$6,110$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-2,117-5,691-6,671

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192012
ModelX3SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.8 in100.8 in
Length185.9 in180.4 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
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 Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

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 headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
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 Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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 Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91542%
Total Not Requested125058%

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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