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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,895

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,530

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $3,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $40,160 $51,180
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 325 325    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,700
Executive Tier     3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Parking Assistance Package       700
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505
Wood trim 302 302    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,565
Executive Tier     3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Parking Assistance Package       645
Options (change) 13,835 9,675 13,450 8,850
Options (change) 12,867 8,998 12,375 8,150
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $61,760 $69,800 $56,895 $64,145
Total Invoice $57,502 $64,979 $53,530 $60,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,205
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
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)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$61,760$69,800$56,895$64,145
Adjustments for Features-2000-445-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,560$69,800$56,450$63,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$7,200
Total Invoice$57,502$64,979$53,530$60,325
Adjustments for Features-1860-419-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,316$64,979$53,111$59,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$0$6,748

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Gesture control system  $100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
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
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,570$11,370$11,815$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$445$495
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-419-466

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.8 in
Length162.8 in185.9 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested226596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested290085%
Total Not Requested50015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested226596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested290085%
Total Not Requested50015%

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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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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