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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: $49,695

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,380

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $40,478 $52,289
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400 990 990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450   770  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package       2,200    
Multimedia Package         2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package         2,590 2,590
Lighting Package         1,390 1,390
Special order charge         250 250
Distronic Plus Package         2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front         760 760
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Rear spoiler         350 350
Proximity key         650 650
Wood trim         325 325
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275 921 921
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320   716  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package       2,000    
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package         2,409 2,409
Lighting Package         1,293 1,293
Special order charge         233 233
Distronic Plus Package         2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front         707 707
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Rear spoiler         326 326
Proximity key         605 605
Wood trim         302 302
Options (change) 10,200 10,300 10,300 10,150 14,865 14,095
Options (change) 9,285 9,375 9,375 9,235 13,828 13,112
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $49,695 $51,795 $53,295 $56,645 $59,315 $71,245
Total Invoice $46,380 $48,310 $49,690 $52,770 $55,231 $66,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,725
Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,695$51,795$53,295$56,645$59,315$71,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-4,150-5,505-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,695$49,745$51,245$52,495$53,810$64,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$2,800$0$10,780
Total Invoice$46,380$48,310$49,690$52,770$55,231$66,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,912-1,911-3,866-5,126-6,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,380$46,398$47,779$48,904$50,105$60,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$18$1,399$2,524$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$8,240$8,240$10,340$11,695$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$4,150$5,505$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,912-1,911-3,866-5,126-6,196

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152014
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.8 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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