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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: $46,545

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,985

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $5,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400        
Tires, run-flat 270 270          
Heating Package 970 970          
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Appearance Package   990          
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302        
Tires, run-flat 251 251          
Heating Package 902 902          
Lighting Package 930 930 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 645 645 645 645
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Appearance Package   921          
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights       830 830 830  
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 9,425 10,415 5,935 5,500 5,500 5,500 4,600
Options (change) 8,763 9,684 5,518 5,065 5,065 5,065 4,235
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,550 $58,590 $70,510 $46,545 $48,545 $49,245 $54,545
Total Invoice $49,854 $54,541 $65,718 $43,985 $45,845 $46,500 $51,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year2007200720072017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$53,550$58,590$70,510$46,545$48,545$49,245$54,545
Adjustments for Features-2,415-2,715-3,4900-1,950-1,950-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$55,875$67,020$46,545$46,595$47,295$50,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,885$0$50$750$3,750
Total Invoice$49,854$54,541$65,718$43,985$45,845$46,500$51,435
Adjustments for Features-2,248-2,527-3,2530-1,842-1,841-4,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,606$52,014$62,465$43,985$44,003$44,659$47,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,859$0$18$674$3,442

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2007200720072017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key      $250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$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$0$0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$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$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
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$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$8,920$9,220$9,995$6,505$8,455$8,455$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$2,715$3,490$0$1,950$1,950$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,248-2,527-3,2530-1,842-1,841-4,008

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072017
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length160.7 in183.8 in
Width70.4 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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 sound250Yes
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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