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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: $48,575

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,840

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135i135isSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 3,500 2,400 2,400      
M Sport Package 1,900          
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350      
Cold Weather Package 700          
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Wood trim 500     325 325  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Sport seats   400        
Heated front seats   500 500      
Premium 2 Package       4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package       3,390    
Leather seating surfaces       770    
Rear spoiler       350 350  
Premium Package 3,185 2,185 2,185      
M Sport Package 1,730          
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140      
Cold Weather Package 635          
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Wood trim 455     302 302  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670 670 670
Sport seats   365        
Heated front seats   455 455      
Premium 2 Package       4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package       3,153    
Leather seating surfaces       716    
Rear spoiler       326 326  
Options (change) 10,750 6,450 6,050 10,045 5,885 3,770
Options (change) 9,785 5,875 5,510 9,342 5,473 3,507
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,575 $51,475 $54,925 $57,970 $66,010 $77,295
Total Invoice $44,840 $47,550 $50,730 $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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,532
Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135i135isSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,575$51,475$54,925$57,970$66,010$77,295
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-4,970-4,770-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,550$51,350$54,925$53,000$61,240$72,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$6,375$0$8,240$19,075
Total Invoice$44,840$47,550$50,730$53,977$61,454$71,950
Adjustments for Features-23-1150-4,628-4,441-4,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,817$47,435$50,730$49,349$57,013$67,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,618$5,913$0$7,664$17,742

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

Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim128i135i135isSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$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$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,275$7,375$7,250$12,220$12,020$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$4,970$4,770$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1150-4,628-4,441-4,859

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

Model Year20132016
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested287588%
Total Not Requested40512%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40519%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%
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 headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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 player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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