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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: $48,300

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $99,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,395

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $93,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142007
ModelSLSLX3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $38,000
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $34,960
Wood trim 0 0  
Sport Package     2,200
Premium Package     2,550
Xenon HID headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     500
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Wood trim 0 0  
Sport Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,320
Xenon HID headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     450
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 0 0 9,525
Options (change) 0 0 8,660
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $48,300
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $44,395

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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: $84,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,051
Model Year201420142007
ModelSLSLX3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$148,225$216,725$48,300
Adjustments for Features-15,550-22,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,675$193,925$48,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,250$0
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$44,395
Adjustments for Features-14,468-21,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,446$180,490$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,044$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142007
ModelSLSLX3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Night vision $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$21,165$28,415$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,550$22,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,468-21,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142007
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in110.1 in
Length181.8 in179.7 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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