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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: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $39,400
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $36,250
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800
Appearance Package   1,000    
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       2,800
Heated front seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       800
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 500
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,640
Appearance Package   930    
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       2,550
Heated front seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       730
Options (change) 8,615 9,615 5,050 8,750
Options (change) 8,010 8,940 4,695 7,970
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,640 $59,940 $70,425 $48,975
Total Invoice $49,945 $55,803 $65,646 $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: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,661
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
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$53,640$59,940$70,425$48,975
Adjustments for Features-2,405-3,755-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$56,185$66,720$48,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,485$0
Total Invoice$49,945$55,803$65,646$45,045
Adjustments for Features-2,239-3,496-3,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,706$52,307$62,192$45,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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$8,945$10,295$10,245$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$3,755$3,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,239-3,496-3,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082009
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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