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

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,670

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,900

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,800 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $33,670 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Premium Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800      
Heated front seats 500      
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Premium Package 1,640      
Sport Package 1,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670 670
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,640      
Heated front seats 455      
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 7,175 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 6,535 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $44,670 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $40,900 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,384
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine225hp I6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,670$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-4,345-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,670$52,930$56,880$68,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$40,900$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,068-4,045-4,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,900$49,284$52,957$63,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,488

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$9,535$10,585$10,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295$4,345$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,068-4,045-4,282

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in95.7 in
Length179.7 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height66.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested146563%
Total Not Requested87537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested146563%
Total Not Requested87537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

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