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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: $52,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $98,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,745

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $91,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   950 950 950 950
Wood trim 0 0        
M Sport Package     2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Premium Package           2,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   865 865 865 865
Wood trim 0 0        
M Sport Package     2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Premium Package           2,000
Options (change) 2,950 0 12,800 12,900 12,600 12,750
Options (change) 2,744 0 11,650 11,740 11,470 11,600
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $151,175 $216,725 $52,295 $54,395 $55,595 $59,245
Total Invoice $140,658 $201,710 $48,745 $50,675 $51,785 $55,135

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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: $83,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,715
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$151,175$216,725$52,295$54,395$55,595$59,245
Adjustments for Features-15,260-19,8600-2,050-2,050-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,915$196,865$52,295$52,345$53,545$55,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,950$0$50$1,250$2,900
Total Invoice$140,658$201,710$48,745$50,675$51,785$55,135
Adjustments for Features-14,198-18,4840-1,910-1,910-3,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,460$183,226$48,745$48,765$49,875$51,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,766$0$20$1,130$2,621

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelSLSLX3X3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power door closers $300    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$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, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Night vision $1750    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$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    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$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$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$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$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Total Value of Features$21,000$25,600$5,740$7,790$7,790$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,260$19,860$0$2,050$2,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,198-18,4840-1,910-1,910-3,769

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142015
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in183.8 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height51.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support 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 camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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