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

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,365

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $138,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,755

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $129,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $183,000
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $170,190
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Proximity key 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0    
Premium Package 3,450    
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Proximity key 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0    
Premium Package 3,140    
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Options (change) 9,740 6,840 0
Options (change) 8,870 6,230 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,365 $48,765 $185,575
Total Invoice $43,755 $45,070 $172,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,719
Model Year201120112011
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6563hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$47,365$48,765$185,575
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,500$48,765$185,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,265$0
Total Invoice$43,755$45,070$172,765
Adjustments for Features-1,7230-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,032$45,070$172,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,038$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201120112011
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,415$6,550$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7230-14

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20112011
ModelX3SLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in105.5 in
Length183.0 in182.6 in
Width74.1 in76.3 in
Height65.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested174053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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

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