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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: $47,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,940

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
BMW Assist 650 650      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,200 1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 700        
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Premium Package 3,100 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Sport Package 1,300        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
M Sport Package   1,200      
Heated front seats   500      
Aluminum trim   0      
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package     980 980  
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Tires, run-flat     250 250  
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Appearance Package       1,000  
BMW Assist 590 590      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,116 1,116 1,116
Cold Weather Package 635        
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Premium Package 2,820 1,595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 659 659 659
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Sport Package 1,185        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
M Sport Package   1,090      
Heated front seats   455      
Aluminum trim   0      
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package     911 911  
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Tires, run-flat     232 232  
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
iPod integration     349 349 349
Appearance Package       930  
Options (change) 9,800 7,150 9,240 10,240 5,425
Options (change) 8,915 6,505 8,591 9,521 5,044
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,595 $52,145 $54,265 $60,565 $70,800
Total Invoice $43,940 $48,150 $50,526 $56,384 $65,995

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,067
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,595$52,145$54,265$60,565$70,800
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,730-3,080-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,495$52,145$52,535$57,485$67,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$4,950$15,385
Total Invoice$43,940$48,150$50,526$56,384$65,995
Adjustments for Features-920-1,611-2,867-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,848$48,150$48,915$53,517$63,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,302$0$4,602$14,395

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

Model Year20122012200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,190$8,920$10,270$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,730$3,080$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,611-2,867-2,685

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

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,495 lb.3,210 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 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested287593%
Total Not Requested2057%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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