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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: $46,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $155,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,355

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $144,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimGTxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $199,500 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $185,535 $34,310 $39,465
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Proximity key   500  
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package     3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Proximity key   455  
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Premium Package     3,140
Options (change) 0 8,950 9,550
Options (change) 0 8,150 8,695
Destination 905 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $202,105 $46,945 $53,145
Total Invoice $188,140 $43,355 $49,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $154,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144,375
Model Year201320122012
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimGTxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$202,105$46,945$53,145
Adjustments for Features-4400-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$201,665$46,945$50,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,360
Total Invoice$188,140$43,355$49,055
Adjustments for Features-4100-2,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$187,730$43,355$46,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,079

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelSLS AMGX3X3
TrimGTxDrive28ixDrive35i
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 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,390$6,950$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-4100-2,621

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

Model Year20132012
ModelSLS AMGX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in183.0 in
Width76.3 in74.1 in
Height49.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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