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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: $48,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,390

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $6,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Navigation system 1,565 1,565      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670 670 670
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565      
Heated front seats 460 460      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 4,600 4,600 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 4,235 4,235 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $48,045 $59,895 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $45,390 $56,410 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4355hp I6228hp V6300hp 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)225/60-18245/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,045$59,895$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,600-80-1,130-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$56,295$56,145$60,095$71,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$45,390$56,410$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,391-74-1,052-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,390$53,019$52,278$55,950$66,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,629$0$3,672$14,490

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelX3X3SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
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   
LED headlights $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,740$13,340$9,820$10,870$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600$80$1,130$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,391-74-1,052-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182009
ModelX3SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.8 in95.7 in
Length185.9 in160.7 in
Width74.4 in70.4 in
Height66.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested209089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested209089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

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