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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: $46,365

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,845

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $34,010 $37,965
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990 1,400 1,400
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Proximity key 650 650 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 770   1,450 1,450
Wood trim 990 990    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921 1,275 1,275
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Proximity key 605 605 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 716   1,320 1,320
Wood trim 921 921    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 12,305 11,535 8,740 7,840
Options (change) 11,447 10,731 7,960 7,140
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $55,680 $67,210 $46,365 $49,765
Total Invoice $51,847 $62,570 $42,845 $45,980

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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: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,003
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$55,680$67,210$46,365$49,765
Adjustments for Features-4,295-5,4450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$61,765$46,365$49,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$3,100
Total Invoice$51,847$62,570$42,845$45,980
Adjustments for Features-3,999-5,0690-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,848$57,501$42,845$45,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$2,858

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$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  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,845$11,995$6,550$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$5,445$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,999-5,0690-277

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length162.8 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 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
6.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft363.3 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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

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