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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: $56,195

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $55,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201120112011
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Luxury Design 350 350        
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   1,170 1,170  
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 1 Package       3,850 3,150  
Adaptive cruise control       2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Design 320 320        
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690   1,088 1,088  
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 1 Package       3,580 2,930  
Adaptive cruise control       2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 12,200 12,200 7,600 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 11,220 11,220 6,995 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $56,195 $58,195 $65,195 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,995
Model Year202120212021201120112011
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,195$58,195$65,195$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,250-6,110-7,160-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$56,495$62,945$105,985$141,985$197,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$6,750$0$36,000$91,380

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year202120212021201120112011
ModelX3X3X3SLSLSL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $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
Remote app$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$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$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
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
Wiper de-icer   $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   
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic 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
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$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$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
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$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,390$13,090$13,640$17,500$18,550$18,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,250$6,110$7,160$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-276-5,691-6,670-6,667

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212011
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 Weight4,042 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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