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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: $83,695

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $61,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelSLX3
TrimSL600M Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,100 $76,900
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 2,230 5,800
Options (change) 2,074 5,340
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $144,805 $83,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,588
Model Year20092020
ModelSLX3
TrimSL600M Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12503hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-21
Total Price$144,805$83,695
Adjustments for Features-21,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,350$83,695

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092020
ModelSLX3
TrimSL600M Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$27,255$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$21,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092020
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in112.8 in
Length180.4 in185.9 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M Competition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
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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