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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,715 BMW X3 xDrive28i | ||||||
| Difference: $40,210 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,630 BMW X3 xDrive28i | ||||||
| Difference: $37,856 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $36,750 | $41,050 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $34,010 | $37,965 |
| Premium Package | 5,050 | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,850 | |||||
| M Sport Package | 3,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| App support | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,250 | |||||
| Proximity key | 500 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 500 | |||||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,685 | |||||
| M Sport Package | 2,730 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||||
| App support | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,140 | |||||
| Proximity key | 455 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 455 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,050 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15,090 | 12,490 |
| Options (change) | 4,697 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,745 | 11,380 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $92,925 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $52,715 | $54,415 |
| Total Invoice | $86,486 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $48,630 | $50,220 |
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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: $31,455 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,705 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | $92,925 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $52,715 | $54,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,020 | -9,020 | -14,495 | -18,595 | -265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,905 | $102,705 | $137,780 | $203,480 | $52,450 | $54,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,575 | $0 | $1,965 |
| Total Invoice | $86,486 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $48,630 | $50,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,395 | -8,394 | -13,487 | -17,306 | -244 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,091 | $95,575 | $128,194 | $189,380 | $48,386 | $50,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,484 | $50,103 | $111,289 | $0 | $1,834 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $18,775 | $18,775 | $24,250 | $28,350 | $10,020 | $9,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,020 | $9,020 | $14,495 | $18,595 | $265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,395 | -8,394 | -13,487 | -17,306 | -244 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | X3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 4,113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 36% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 56% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 48% |
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