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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: $48,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $36,795 $41,490
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770   1,450  
Wood trim 990 990 500  
Proximity key 650 650    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package       2,200
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716   1,320  
Wood trim 921 921 455  
Proximity key 605 605    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Heated front seats     455 455
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 12,305 11,535 8,200 7,550
Options (change) 11,447 10,731 7,465 6,870
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $55,680 $67,210 $48,925 $53,375
Total Invoice $51,847 $62,570 $45,185 $49,285

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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: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,422
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4300hp 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)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$55,680$67,210$48,925$53,375
Adjustments for Features-3,480-4,6300-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,200$62,580$48,925$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$2,450
Total Invoice$51,847$62,570$45,185$49,285
Adjustments for Features-3,240-4,3100-1,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,607$58,260$45,185$47,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220142014
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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 area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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
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  
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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
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$10,345$11,495$6,865$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$4,630$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,240-4,3100-1,847

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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