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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: $48,100

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,235

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $35,510
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Heating Package 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 475
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Appearance Package   990    
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       2,800
Heated front seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       800
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Heating Package 902 902    
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 430
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,640
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Appearance Package   921    
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       2,550
Heated front seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       730
Options (change) 9,155 10,145 5,935 8,675
Options (change) 8,512 9,433 5,518 7,900
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,280 $58,320 $70,510 $48,100
Total Invoice $49,603 $54,290 $65,718 $44,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
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, 11380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,280$58,320$70,510$48,100
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,405-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,175$55,915$67,105$48,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$49,603$54,290$65,718$44,235
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,239-3,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,643$52,051$62,544$44,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
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 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$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$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,920$9,220$10,220$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,405$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,960-2,239-3,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072008
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested139054%
Total Not Requested120046%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested139054%
Total Not Requested120046%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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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