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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,745

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,215

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,000 $40,150 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $31,460 $37,120 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 3,700 3,400      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
HD radio 350 350      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500      
iPod integration 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Aluminum trim   0      
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Wood trim     325 325  
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670 670 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
HD radio 315 315      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Proximity key 455 455      
iPod integration 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Aluminum trim   0      
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Wood trim     302 302  
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Options (change) 10,920 9,520 10,045 5,885 3,770
Options (change) 9,930 8,655 9,342 5,473 3,507
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $45,745 $50,495 $57,970 $66,010 $77,295
Total Invoice $42,215 $46,600 $53,977 $61,454 $71,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,715
Model Year20092009201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$45,745$50,495$57,970$66,010$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-50-5,420-5,220-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,745$50,445$52,550$60,790$71,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$8,240$19,075
Total Invoice$42,215$46,600$53,977$61,454$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-46-5,047-4,860-5,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,215$46,554$48,930$56,594$66,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,339$0$7,664$17,742

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$7,025$7,075$12,445$12,245$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$5,420$5,220$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-5,047-4,860-5,278

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
Model1-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in162.8 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested322595%
Total Not Requested1555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested292595%
Total Not Requested1555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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