BMW X3 BMW X3 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,510

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,337

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelX3X3SLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $39,525 $50,964
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400 990 990
Convenience Package 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Premium Package   3,450    
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Rear spoiler     375 375
Proximity key     650 650
Wood trim     990 990
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275 921 921
Convenience Package 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Premium Package   3,140    
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Rear spoiler     349 349
Proximity key     605 605
Wood trim     921 921
Options (change) 8,450 9,150 12,305 11,535
Options (change) 7,695 8,330 11,447 10,731
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $48,195 $53,995 $55,680 $67,210
Total Invoice $44,510 $49,840 $51,847 $62,570

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X3 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelX3X3SLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,195$53,995$55,680$67,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-3,720-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,195$51,630$51,960$62,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,435$0$10,380
Total Invoice$44,510$49,840$51,847$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,183-3,464-4,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,510$47,657$48,383$58,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,147$0$9,653

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelX3X3SLKSLK
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$9,440$10,795$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$3,720$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,183-3,464-4,534

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.0 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185085%
Total Not Requested31515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.