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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: $45,650

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,000

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $11,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelX3SLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,600 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $35,510 $44,314 $49,569
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 1,800    
HD radio 350    
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Wood trim   690 690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630 630
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,640    
HD radio 315    
Lighting Package   995 995
Multimedia Package   2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Wood trim   642 642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586 586
Options (change) 6,225 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 5,665 8,697 8,697
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $45,650 $57,875 $63,525
Total Invoice $42,000 $53,886 $59,141

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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: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,981
Model Year200820112011
ModelX3SLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,650$57,875$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$54,755$59,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$42,000$53,886$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-3,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,000$50,981$55,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200820112011
ModelX3SLKSLK
Trim3.0siSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $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
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Total Value of Features$6,015$9,135$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,905-3,882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Premium 1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested179084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Premium 1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested179084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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