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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: $48,100

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,235

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,600 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $35,510 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Premium Package 2,800      
Sport Package 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710 710
Navigation system 1,800 1,200 1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Heated front seats 500      
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package   980 980  
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Appearance Package     1,000  
Premium Package 2,550      
Sport Package 2,095      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 659 659 659
Navigation system 1,640 1,116 1,116 1,116
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Heated front seats 455      
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package   911 911  
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Appearance Package     930  
Options (change) 8,675 8,615 9,615 5,050
Options (change) 7,900 8,010 8,940 4,695
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,100 $53,640 $59,940 $70,425
Total Invoice $44,235 $49,945 $55,803 $65,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6228hp V6268hp 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)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,100$53,640$59,940$70,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-3,755-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,100$51,235$56,185$66,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$44,235$49,945$55,803$65,646
Adjustments for Features0-2,239-3,496-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,235$47,706$52,307$62,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,601$14,486

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK280SLK350SLK55 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
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
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   
Power-folding mirrors$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   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$8,945$10,295$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$3,755$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,239-3,496-3,454

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 opener100Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 opener100Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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