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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: $52,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $95,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,415

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $89,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $36,795 $41,490
Wood trim 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights     900  
M Sport Package     3,000 3,000
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,300
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Premium Package       2,200
Wood trim 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights     820  
M Sport Package     2,730 2,730
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Heated front seats     455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 0 0 11,750 11,600
Options (change) 0 0 10,695 10,555
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $52,475 $57,425
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $48,415 $52,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,324
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$148,225$216,725$52,475$57,425
Adjustments for Features-13,085-19,6850-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,140$197,040$52,475$55,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$2,950
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$48,415$52,970
Adjustments for Features-12,175-18,3210-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,739$183,389$48,415$51,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,650$0$2,710

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Night vision $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$20,925$27,525$7,840$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,085$19,685$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,175-18,3210-1,845

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in183.0 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height51.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested75060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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