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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: $51,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,265

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium 1 Package 3,390          
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490        
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700 700 700 700
Wood trim 325 325        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Leather seating surfaces 770   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,153          
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175        
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645 645 645 645
Wood trim 302 302        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Leather seating surfaces 716   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Navigation system     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     875 875 875 875
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Semi-automated parking system     460 460 460 460
Options (change) 13,835 9,675 10,150 10,250 10,250 9,350
Options (change) 12,867 8,998 9,345 9,440 9,440 8,610
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $61,760 $69,800 $51,195 $53,295 $53,995 $59,295
Total Invoice $57,502 $64,979 $48,265 $50,220 $50,875 $55,810

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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: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,645
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8T8T8
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$61,760$69,800$51,195$53,295$53,995$59,295
Adjustments for Features-7,080-6,8800-2,050-2,050-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,680$62,920$51,195$51,245$51,945$54,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$50$750$3,700
Total Invoice$57,502$64,979$48,265$50,220$50,875$55,810
Adjustments for Features-6,592-6,4050-1,932-1,932-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,910$58,574$48,265$48,288$48,943$51,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0$23$678$3,404

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKX3X3X3X3
TrimSLK300SLK350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
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
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   $250
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 
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 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
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$100    
Total Value of Features$12,470$12,270$5,390$7,440$7,440$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,080$6,880$0$2,050$2,050$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,592-6,4050-1,932-1,932-4,141

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
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 SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested270079%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested270079%
Total Not Requested70021%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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, brake-based100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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, brake-based100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
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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