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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: $48,095

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,455

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $14,686

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,700 $53,300
Base Invoice $39,465 $49,569
Navigation system 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760
Wood trim   690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Navigation system 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707
Wood trim   642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Options (change) 4,500 9,350
Options (change) 4,095 8,697
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,095 $63,525
Total Invoice $44,455 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,898
Model Year20122011
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,095$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,095$60,530
Total Invoice$44,455$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,455$56,353

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
ModelX3SLK
TrimxDrive35iSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$7,725$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,788

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,222 lb.3,295 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 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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 radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 seat150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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