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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: $48,975

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $39,400
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $36,250
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 2,800
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550
Heated front seats 690 690   500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,800
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Sport Package       2,300
Xenon HID headlights       800
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,550
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500
Heated front seats 642 642   455
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,640
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Sport Package       2,095
Xenon HID headlights       730
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,075 8,750
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 3,790 7,970
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $67,650 $48,975
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,060 $45,045

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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: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,650$48,975
Adjustments for Features-2,205-2,205-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,875$54,925$65,345$48,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,470$0
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,060$45,045
Adjustments for Features-2,053-2,053-2,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,366$51,133$60,911$45,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,545$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,670$9,670$9,770$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$2,205$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-2,053-2,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062009
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.1 in
Length160.7 in179.7 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested57527%

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