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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: $47,725

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $181,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,900

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $169,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelSLS AMGX3
TrimGT Final EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $39,400
Base Invoice $206,069 $36,250
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Premium Package   2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Premium Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 4,500 7,500
Options (change) 4,185 6,825
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,105 $47,725
Total Invoice $213,279 $43,900

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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: $179,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $167,736
Model Year20152009
ModelSLS AMGX3
TrimGT Final EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$229,105$47,725
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$227,340$47,725
Total Invoice$213,279$43,900
Adjustments for Features-1,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$211,636$43,900

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

Model Year20152009
ModelSLS AMGX3
TrimGT Final EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,455$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6430

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

Model Year20152009
ModelSLS AMGX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in110.1 in
Length182.6 in179.7 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.271.0 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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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