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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: $45,645

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,185

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $35,920 $40,615
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Tires, run-flat 260 260      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690   500 500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,150 2,150
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Tires, run-flat 242 242      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642   455 455
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,955 1,955
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 5,900 5,000
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 5,370 4,550
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $45,645 $49,845
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $42,185 $46,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$45,645$49,845
Adjustments for Features-1,955-1,955-2,0300-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$55,435$66,120$45,645$48,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$2,700
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$42,185$46,060
Adjustments for Features-1,820-1,820-1,8920-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,841$51,608$61,633$42,185$44,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,792$0$2,489

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,845$9,845$9,920$7,890$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$1,955$2,030$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,820-1,820-1,8920-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length160.7 in183.0 in
Width70.4 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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
6.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested39080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested39080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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