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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: $45,370

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,535

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,800 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $33,670 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Premium Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720
Navigation system 1,800      
Heated front seats 500      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood trim   990 990  
Premium Package 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,640      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,640      
Heated front seats 455      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Rear spoiler   349 349  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood trim   921 921  
Options (change) 7,875 10,415 9,645 5,690
Options (change) 7,170 9,688 8,972 5,293
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $45,370 $53,790 $65,320 $74,065
Total Invoice $41,535 $50,088 $60,811 $68,943

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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: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,204
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine225hp I6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$45,370$53,790$65,320$74,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,670-5,820-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$49,120$59,500$67,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$18,550
Total Invoice$41,535$50,088$60,811$68,943
Adjustments for Features0-4,349-5,418-5,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,535$45,739$55,393$62,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,654$17,251

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0iSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
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$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,815$10,485$11,635$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670$5,820$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,349-5,418-5,953

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.1 in95.7 in
Length179.7 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.1 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 SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%

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