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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: $43,895

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,575

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,200 1,200 1,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package     980 980  
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Tires, run-flat     250 250  
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Appearance Package       1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,116 1,116 1,116
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 659 659 659
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package     911 911  
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Tires, run-flat     232 232  
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
iPod integration     349 349 349
Appearance Package       930  
Options (change) 5,900 5,000 9,240 10,240 5,425
Options (change) 5,370 4,550 8,591 9,521 5,044
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,895 $48,595 $54,265 $60,565 $70,800
Total Invoice $40,575 $44,910 $50,526 $56,384 $65,995

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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: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,130
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,895$48,595$54,265$60,565$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,030-4,380-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$47,095$51,235$56,185$66,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$4,950$15,385
Total Invoice$40,575$44,910$50,526$56,384$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-2,821-4,078-3,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,575$43,524$47,705$52,306$62,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,949$0$4,601$14,394

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012200820082008
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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   
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$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   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$8,340$9,870$11,220$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,030$4,380$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-2,821-4,078-3,896

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122008
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested149050%
Total Not Requested150050%
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested149050%
Total Not Requested150050%
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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