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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: $53,195

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,125

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $1,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $40,160 $51,180
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 990 990    
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770   1,700 1,700
Proximity key 650 650    
Parking Assistance Package     1,300 700
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505
Wood trim 921 921    
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716   1,565 1,565
Proximity key 605 605    
Parking Assistance Package     1,195 645
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 12,305 11,535 9,750 6,000
Options (change) 11,447 10,731 8,970 5,525
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $55,680 $67,210 $53,195 $61,295
Total Invoice $51,847 $62,570 $50,125 $57,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6248hp I4355hp 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)225/45-17225/40-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$55,680$67,210$53,195$61,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,620-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,680$66,060$51,575$58,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$7,250
Total Invoice$51,847$62,570$50,125$57,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,527-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,847$61,499$48,598$55,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$0$6,777

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKX3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350xDrive30iM40i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,995$11,145$11,615$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,620$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,527-2,325

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.8 in
Length162.8 in185.9 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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