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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: $49,945

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,615

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Automatic climate control, front 760 760        
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330        
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 325        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Leather seating surfaces 770   1,450 1,450 1,450  
Proximity key 650 650        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Premium Package           2,200
Automatic climate control, front 707 707        
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 865 865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167        
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 302        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Leather seating surfaces 716   1,320 1,320 1,320  
Proximity key 605 605        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Premium Package           2,000
Options (change) 14,795 14,025 10,000 10,100 10,100 9,950
Options (change) 13,762 13,046 9,105 9,195 9,195 9,055
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $59,670 $72,600 $49,945 $52,045 $53,545 $57,745
Total Invoice $55,561 $67,586 $46,615 $48,545 $49,925 $53,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,076
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$59,670$72,600$49,945$52,045$53,545$57,745
Adjustments for Features-5,230-6,3800-2,050-2,050-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,440$66,220$49,945$49,995$51,495$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0$50$1,550$3,400
Total Invoice$55,561$67,586$46,615$48,545$49,925$53,785
Adjustments for Features-4,870-5,9390-1,912-1,911-4,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,691$61,647$46,615$46,633$48,014$49,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$0$18$1,399$3,072

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK250SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   $250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$11,345$12,495$6,115$8,165$8,165$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$6,380$0$2,050$2,050$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,870-5,9390-1,912-1,911-4,098

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152016
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length162.8 in183.8 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89097%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89097%
Total Not Requested253%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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