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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: $46,100

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $41,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,395

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $39,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelSLSLSLSLX3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $38,000
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $34,960
Wood trim     0 0  
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  
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 0 0 7,325
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,660
Destination 925 925 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $46,100
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $42,395

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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: $30,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,309
Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelSLSLSLSLX3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12260hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$46,100
Adjustments for Features-10,835-13,885-18,710-22,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,040$97,840$133,565$199,265$46,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$56,525$122,225$0
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$42,395
Adjustments for Features-10,085-12,921-17,408-21,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,704$91,048$124,273$185,457$42,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$52,569$113,753$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelSLSLSLSLX3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL653.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,465$20,515$25,340$29,440$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,835$13,885$18,710$22,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,085-12,921-17,408-21,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172007
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in110.1 in
Length182.3 in179.7 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 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%
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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