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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,800 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $49,805 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $46,985 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $35,510 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 700 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,800 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 635 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 9,375 |
| Options (change) | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 8,535 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $48,800 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $44,870 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,145 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,986 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 260hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $48,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,660 | -11,360 | -10,510 | -11,460 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,945 | $126,445 | $123,395 | $180,345 | $48,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $44,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,999 | -10,585 | -9,793 | -10,672 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $82,856 | $117,817 | $114,982 | $167,950 | $44,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,961 | $32,126 | $85,094 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0si |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $16,000 | $17,700 | $16,850 | $17,800 | $6,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,660 | $11,360 | $10,510 | $11,460 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,999 | -10,585 | -9,793 | -10,672 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | X3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.1 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 179.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 66.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
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