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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: $49,325

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,360

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,400 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $36,250 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 2,800      
Sport Package 2,300      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
HD radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Heated front seats 500      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood trim   325 325  
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Premium Package 2,550      
Sport Package 2,095      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670
HD radio 315      
Navigation system 1,640      
Heated front seats 455      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood trim   302 302  
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Options (change) 9,100 10,045 5,885 3,770
Options (change) 8,285 9,342 5,473 3,507
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $49,325 $57,970 $66,010 $77,295
Total Invoice $45,360 $53,977 $61,454 $71,950

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,639
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
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$49,325$57,970$66,010$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-6,220-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,325$51,550$59,790$70,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,075
Total Invoice$45,360$53,977$61,454$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,978-5,791-6,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,360$47,999$55,663$65,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,742

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelX3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
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$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $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
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$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$12,485$12,285$12,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420$6,220$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,978-5,791-6,209

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21514%
Total Not Requested130086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested64044%

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