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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: $43,715

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,430

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $34,010 $37,965
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Heating Package 990 990      
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Heated front seats       500 500
Heated steering wheel       190 190
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Heating Package 921 921      
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Heated front seats       455 455
Heated steering wheel       175 175
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 6,090 5,190
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,545 4,725
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $43,715 $47,115
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $40,430 $43,565

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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: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,901
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8240hp I6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$43,715$47,115
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,295-4,5450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,980$56,930$68,490$43,715$46,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$3,100
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$40,430$43,565
Adjustments for Features-3,021-3,999-4,2350-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,331$53,003$63,819$40,430$43,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,488$0$2,858

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
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 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
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
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,995$11,045$11,295$6,750$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$4,295$4,545$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,021-3,999-4,2350-277

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092011
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested144062%
Total Not Requested90038%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested144062%
Total Not Requested90038%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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