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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: $50,275

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,405

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $38,850
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $35,920
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Wood trim 990 990    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       3,750
Xenon HID headlights       900
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Wood trim 921 921    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       3,415
Xenon HID headlights       820
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 10,415 9,645 5,690 10,550
Options (change) 9,688 8,972 5,293 9,610
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $53,790 $65,320 $74,065 $50,275
Total Invoice $50,088 $60,811 $68,943 $46,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $270
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,790$65,320$74,065$50,275
Adjustments for Features-4,245-5,395-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,545$59,925$67,945$50,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0
Total Invoice$50,088$60,811$68,943$46,405
Adjustments for Features-3,953-5,023-5,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,135$55,788$63,246$46,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,111$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$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
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,385$11,535$12,260$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$5,395$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,953-5,023-5,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.1 in
Length162.8 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 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
6.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202561%
Total Not Requested127539%

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