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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: $50,075

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $37,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $35,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $36,795 $41,490
Wood trim     0 0 500  
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Leather seating surfaces         1,450  
Heated front seats         500 500
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Premium Package           2,200
Wood trim     0 0 455  
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Leather seating surfaces         1,320  
Heated front seats         455 455
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Premium Package           2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,350 8,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,510 7,915
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $50,075 $54,525
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $46,230 $50,330

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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: $29,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,001
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$50,075$54,525
Adjustments for Features-8,120-11,170-16,645-20,7450-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,755$100,555$135,630$201,330$50,075$52,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$2,450
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$46,230$50,330
Adjustments for Features-7,558-10,395-15,487-19,3070-1,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,231$93,574$126,194$187,379$46,230$48,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,963$113,148$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelSLSLSLSLX3X3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr 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  
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250 $250
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
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  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
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
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  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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  
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   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,575$19,625$25,100$29,200$8,455$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,120$11,170$16,645$20,745$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,558-10,395-15,487-19,3070-1,846

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172014
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in183.0 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height51.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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