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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $54,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $50,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium I Package 3,750              
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140          
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230        
Wood trim     0 0        
M Sport Package         2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package         950 950 950 950
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Navigation system         1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights         900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700 700 700
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium I Package 3,488              
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060          
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074        
Wood trim     0 0        
M Sport Package         2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Driver Assistance Package         875 875 875 875
Dynamic Handling Package         1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Navigation system         1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights         830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645 645 645
Heated front seats         460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 12,250 12,350 12,050 11,450
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 11,275 11,370 11,095 10,540
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $53,295 $55,395 $55,795 $61,395
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $50,195 $52,150 $52,530 $57,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,210
Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405$53,295$55,395$55,795$61,395
Adjustments for Features-9,660-10,610-9,660-10,7100-2,050-2,050-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,135$134,195$132,185$189,695$53,295$53,345$53,745$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0$50$450$3,800
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$50,195$52,150$52,530$57,740
Adjustments for Features-8,997-9,885-9,000-9,9730-1,930-1,930-4,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,405$125,027$123,159$176,647$50,195$50,220$50,600$53,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,622$31,754$85,242$0$25$405$3,501

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092009200920092017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850$850
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350    
Proximity key$250$250 $250   $250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0    
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300    
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0$0
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325    
CD player    $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$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 recorder    $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300    
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 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 dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,975$18,925$17,975$19,025$8,315$10,365$10,365$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,660$10,610$9,660$10,710$0$2,050$2,050$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,997-9,885-9,000-9,9730-1,930-1,930-4,044

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in183.8 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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