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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: $49,150

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $1,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $38,600
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $35,510
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Wood trim 325 325    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       2,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system       1,800
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 430
Wood trim 302 302    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       2,550
Xenon HID headlights       730
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 6,085 5,315 4,640 9,725
Options (change) 5,660 4,944 4,316 8,850
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $50,535 $62,465 $74,490 $49,150
Total Invoice $47,063 $58,158 $69,341 $45,185

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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: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,465
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
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)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$50,535$62,465$74,490$49,150
Adjustments for Features-3,590-4,740-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,945$57,725$68,210$49,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$21,265$0
Total Invoice$47,063$58,158$69,341$45,185
Adjustments for Features-3,343-4,413-5,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,720$53,745$63,495$45,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$19,775$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si
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 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic 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 headlights$200$200$200 
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
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,870$11,020$12,560$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$4,740$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,343-4,413-5,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142008
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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