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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,265

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,490

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelSLCSLCX3X3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $34,010 $37,965
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990 990    
Wood trim 325 325    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Xenon HID headlights     900  
App support     250 250
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Rear spoiler 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921 921    
Wood trim 302 302    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Xenon HID headlights     820  
App support     230 230
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Rearview camera     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 15,255 8,685 11,640 11,990
Options (change) 14,188 8,078 10,605 10,925
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $64,650 $71,030 $49,265 $53,915
Total Invoice $60,195 $66,129 $45,490 $49,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,857
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelSLCSLCX3X3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$64,650$71,030$49,265$53,915
Adjustments for Features-7,355-7,3550-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$63,675$49,265$53,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0$4,000
Total Invoice$60,195$66,129$45,490$49,765
Adjustments for Features-6,848-6,8480-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,347$59,281$45,490$49,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,934$0$3,675

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelSLCSLCX3X3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,670$15,670$8,315$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$7,355$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,848-6,8480-600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelSLCX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length162.8 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66547%
Total Not Requested75053%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested196540%
Total Not Requested297560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested196543%
Total Not Requested260057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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