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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: $49,175

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $26,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,440

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $24,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,650 $67,990
Base Invoice $37,600 $63,231
Premium Package 1,950  
Sport Package 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 500 650
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Premium Package 1,775  
Sport Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 455 605
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 7,650 6,540
Options (change) 6,965 6,084
Destination 875 905
Total Price $49,175 $75,435
Total Invoice $45,440 $70,220

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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: $20,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,572
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$49,175$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,175$69,840
Total Invoice$45,440$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,440$65,012

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesSLK
Trim135iSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,208

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,604 lb.3,583 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 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1557%
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 SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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