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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: $58,645

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $98,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $152,850 $222,000 $42,450 $54,300
Driver Assistance Package 2,250      
Wood trim 0 0    
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750    
M Sport Design     4,100  
Executive Tier     3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Parking Assistance Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,093      
Wood trim 0 0    
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698    
M Sport Design     3,770  
Executive Tier     3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Parking Assistance Package       645
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 3,000 750 15,200 9,350
Options (change) 2,791 698 13,980 8,605
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $156,845 $225,045 $58,645 $64,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,329
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8621hp V12248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$156,845$225,045$58,645$64,645
Adjustments for Features-11,895-14,0950-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,950$210,950$58,645$63,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$66,000$0$5,150

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLSLX3X3
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Gesture control system  $100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$21,950$24,150$10,055$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,895$14,095$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-1870-799

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelSLX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in112.8 in
Length182.3 in185.9 in
Width73.9 in74.4 in
Height51.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,151 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 AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
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 Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
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, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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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