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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: $56,945

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $94,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014202020202020
ModelSLSLX3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $41,950 $43,950 $55,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Wood trim 0 0      
Convenience Tier     2,850 2,850  
Executive Tier     3,500 3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900 900
Luxury Design     350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Parking Assistance Package         700
Leather seating surfaces         1,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Wood trim 0 0      
Convenience Tier     2,620 2,620  
Executive Tier     3,220 3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 920 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830 830
Luxury Design     320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Parking Assistance Package         645
Leather seating surfaces         1,565
Options (change) 2,950 0 14,000 14,000 9,050
Options (change) 2,744 0 12,875 12,875 8,330
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $151,175 $216,725 $56,945 $58,945 $65,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,434
Model Year20142014202020202020
ModelSLSLX3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine530hp V8621hp V12248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$151,175$216,725$56,945$58,945$65,945
Adjustments for Features-9,785-14,3850-1,700-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,390$202,340$56,945$57,245$64,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,950$0$300$7,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014202020202020
ModelSLSLX3X3X3
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers $300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
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   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Gesture control system  $100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather headliner $1000   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$20,225$24,825$10,440$12,140$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,785$14,385$0$1,700$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,104-13,3880-400-205

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142020
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in112.8 in
Length181.8 in185.9 in
Width73.9 in74.4 in
Height51.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 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
8.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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