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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: $49,750

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,985

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,350 $53,300
Base Invoice $37,300 $49,569
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760
Wood trim   690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707
Wood trim   642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Options (change) 8,525 9,350
Options (change) 7,810 8,697
Destination 875 875
Total Price $49,750 $63,525
Total Invoice $45,985 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,763
Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,750$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$60,955
Total Invoice$45,985$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,985$56,748

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

Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,200$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,393

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

Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in160.7 in
Width68.8 in70.4 in
Height55.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.59.8 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested287593%
Total Not Requested2057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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