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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,265

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,490

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3SLCSLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $44,594 $56,079
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Rearview camera 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Proximity key 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Activity Package   1,250    
Premium 3 Package     10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Rear spoiler     350  
Wood trim     325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical       990
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Rearview camera 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Proximity key 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sport Activity Package   1,140    
Premium 3 Package     9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Rear spoiler     326  
Wood trim     302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical       921
Options (change) 11,640 11,990 15,165 9,135
Options (change) 10,605 10,925 14,104 8,496
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $49,265 $53,915 $64,040 $70,360
Total Invoice $45,490 $49,765 $59,623 $65,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,285
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3SLCSLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,265$53,915$64,040$70,360
Adjustments for Features0-650-7,355-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$53,265$56,685$63,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$0$6,320
Total Invoice$45,490$49,765$59,623$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-600-6,848-6,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,490$49,165$52,775$58,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$0$5,878

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3SLCSLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,965$15,670$15,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$7,355$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-6,848-6,847

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20112017
ModelX3SLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.0 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested246545%
Total Not Requested297555%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested196541%
Total Not Requested280059%

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