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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: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,185

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $35,920 $40,615
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) 710 710 710 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Tires, run-flat 250 250      
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,150 2,150
Appearance Package   1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
Heated front seats       500 500
Premium Package         3,450
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 500 500
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Tires, run-flat 232 232      
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,955 1,955
Appearance Package   930      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320  
Heated front seats       455 455
Premium Package         3,140
Options (change) 9,240 10,240 5,425 5,900 7,000
Options (change) 8,591 9,521 5,044 5,370 6,370
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,265 $60,565 $70,800 $45,645 $51,845
Total Invoice $50,526 $56,384 $65,995 $42,185 $47,880

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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: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,148
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$54,265$60,565$70,800$45,645$51,845
Adjustments for Features-2,355-3,705-3,5050-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$56,860$67,295$45,645$49,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,385$0$3,460
Total Invoice$50,526$56,384$65,995$42,185$47,880
Adjustments for Features-2,193-3,449-3,2670-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,333$52,935$62,728$42,185$45,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,602$14,395$0$3,165

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $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 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$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 $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$9,895$11,245$11,045$7,540$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$3,705$3,505$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,193-3,449-3,2670-2,530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082013
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested61528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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