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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: $43,715

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,430

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 690 690  
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Interior Trim Package     710 710  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Tires, run-flat     260 260  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,116 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 642 642 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 642 642  
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Interior Trim Package     660 660  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Tires, run-flat     242 242  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 6,090 5,190 9,665 9,665 4,575
Options (change) 5,545 4,725 8,989 8,989 4,255
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,715 $47,115 $53,340 $57,390 $68,150
Total Invoice $40,430 $43,565 $49,661 $53,428 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,715$47,115$53,340$57,390$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,605-2,605-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,715$46,815$50,735$54,785$65,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$4,050$14,735
Total Invoice$40,430$43,565$49,661$53,428$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,425-2,425-2,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,430$43,288$47,236$51,003$61,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,858$0$3,767$13,791

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$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$50   
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,590$9,895$9,895$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,605$2,605$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,425-2,425-2,498

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112006
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.0 in160.7 in
Width74.1 in70.4 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested39080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested39080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

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