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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: $48,975

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,400 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $36,250 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Sport Package 2,300      
Premium Package 2,800 1,200 1,200 1,470
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800 1,200 1,200  
Heated front seats 500 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690 690
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Interior Trim Package   710 710  
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
Sport Package 2,095      
Premium Package 2,550 1,116 1,116 1,367
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,640 1,116 1,116  
Heated front seats 455 642 642  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642 642 642
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Interior Trim Package   660 660  
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
Options (change) 8,750 9,405 9,405 4,075
Options (change) 7,970 8,747 8,747 3,790
Destination 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,975 $53,080 $57,130 $67,650
Total Invoice $45,045 $49,419 $53,186 $63,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,975$53,080$57,130$67,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-2,205-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,975$50,875$54,925$65,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$14,470
Total Invoice$45,045$49,419$53,186$63,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,053-2,053-2,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,045$47,366$51,133$60,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$13,545

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
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   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Surround sound $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-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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$7,465$9,670$9,670$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$2,205$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,053-2,053-2,149

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092006
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 xDrive30i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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