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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: $46,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $177,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,355

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $165,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $221,580
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $206,069
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Rearview camera 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package   3,450  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Rearview camera 365 365  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium Package   3,140  
Options (change) 8,950 9,550 0
Options (change) 8,150 8,695 0
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,945 $53,145 $224,605
Total Invoice $43,355 $49,055 $209,094

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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: $177,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165,143
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6583hp 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$46,945$53,145$224,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,945$50,305$223,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$0
Total Invoice$43,355$49,055$209,094
Adjustments for Features0-2,621-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,355$46,434$208,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,079$0

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

Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3SLS AMG
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGT Final Edition
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 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,950$9,790$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621-596

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

Model Year20122015
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.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 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

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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