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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: $53,395

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $11,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,290

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3SLCSLC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $45,012 $57,056
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 770  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium 3 Package         9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Rear spoiler         350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         990 990
Wood trim         325 325
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 716  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460    
Premium 3 Package         8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Rear spoiler         326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         921 921
Wood trim         302 302
Options (change) 12,350 12,450 12,450 11,550 15,255 8,685
Options (change) 11,370 11,465 11,465 10,635 14,188 8,078
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,395 $55,495 $56,195 $61,495 $64,650 $71,030
Total Invoice $50,290 $52,245 $52,900 $57,835 $60,195 $66,129

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3SLCSLC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,395$55,495$56,195$61,495$64,650$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,400-7,830-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,395$53,445$54,145$57,095$56,820$63,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$750$3,700$0$6,380
Total Invoice$50,290$52,245$52,900$57,835$60,195$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,930-4,138-7,290-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,290$50,315$50,970$53,697$52,905$58,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$680$3,407$0$5,934

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3SLCSLC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Roll bar    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,090$7,090$9,440$12,870$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,400$7,830$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,930-1,930-4,138-7,290-7,290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20172018
ModelX3SLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.8 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested446590%
Total Not Requested47510%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested446598%
Total Not Requested1002%

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