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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: $83,695

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $62,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelX3SL
TrimM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $76,900 $140,440
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Heated front seats 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 5,800 2,300
Options (change) 5,340 2,139
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $83,695 $146,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,109
Model Year20202012
ModelX3SL
TrimM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine503hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$83,695$146,215
Adjustments for Features0-21,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,695$124,985

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20202012
ModelX3SL
TrimM CompetitionSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$27,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$21,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,779

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20202012
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 Weight4,620 lb.4,274 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 M Competition

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%

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