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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: $45,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,380

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,200 1,200 1,200
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Premium Package       2,200      
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 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,116 1,116 1,116
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 659 659 659
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Premium Package       2,000      
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) 5,350 5,350 5,350 5,200 9,240 10,240 5,425
Options (change) 4,870 4,870 4,870 4,730 8,591 9,521 5,044
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,295 $47,295 $48,795 $52,995 $54,265 $60,565 $70,800
Total Invoice $42,380 $44,220 $45,600 $49,460 $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 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,455
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,295$47,295$48,795$52,995$54,265$60,565$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-4,300-2,890-4,240-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,295$45,345$46,845$48,695$51,375$56,325$66,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,400$0$4,950$15,385
Total Invoice$42,380$44,220$45,600$49,460$50,526$56,384$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,823-1,822-4,013-2,691-3,947-3,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,380$42,397$43,778$45,447$47,835$52,437$62,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$17$1,398$3,067$0$4,602$14,394

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelX3X3X3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$50$50   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$8,580$8,580$10,930$9,520$10,870$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$4,300$2,890$4,240$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,823-1,822-4,013-2,691-3,947-3,766

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162008
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length183.8 in160.7 in
Width74.1 in70.4 in
Height66.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested239080%
Total Not Requested60020%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested239080%
Total Not Requested60020%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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