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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: $51,395

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,990

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $11,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelSLKX3
TrimSLK350xDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $53,300 $45,500
Base Invoice $49,569 $42,540
Lighting Package 1,070  
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Lighting Package 995  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Options (change) 9,350 4,900
Options (change) 8,697 4,455
Destination 875 995
Total Price $63,525 $51,395
Total Invoice $59,141 $47,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,797
Model Year20112015
ModelSLKX3
TrimSLK350xDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$63,525$51,395
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,145$51,395
Total Invoice$59,141$47,990
Adjustments for Features-3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,787$47,990

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
ModelSLKX3
TrimSLK350xDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,095$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,295 lb.4,230 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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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