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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,845

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $144,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,800

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $133,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $189,600 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $176,328 $40,160 $51,180
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500 1,000 700
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Luxury Design   350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325 920 645
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Luxury Design   320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Options (change) 5,000 9,400 5,150
Options (change) 4,650 8,645 4,740
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $197,175 $52,845 $60,445
Total Invoice $183,553 $49,800 $56,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,899
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine563hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$197,175$52,845$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,175$48,445$55,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,050
Total Invoice$183,553$49,800$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,146-4,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$183,553$45,654$52,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220182018
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
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 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,465$10,865$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,146-4,661

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in112.8 in
Length182.6 in185.9 in
Width76.3 in74.4 in
Height49.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.262.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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