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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,345

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $6,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,145

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $6,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim228iM235iSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,900 $47,700 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $35,550 $44,565 $39,525 $50,964
Premium Package 3,400 2,150    
Technology Package 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Wood trim 500 0 990 990
Heated front seats 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Premium Package 3,095 1,955    
Technology Package 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670
Wood trim 455 0 921 921
Heated front seats 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 9,450 6,800 11,930 11,160
Options (change) 8,600 6,185 11,098 10,382
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $48,345 $55,495 $55,305 $66,835
Total Invoice $45,145 $51,745 $51,498 $62,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,450
Model Year2015201520122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim228iM235iSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4320hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,345$55,495$55,305$66,835
Adjustments for Features0-525-970-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,345$54,970$54,335$64,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$10,380
Total Invoice$45,145$51,745$51,498$62,221
Adjustments for Features0-490-903-1,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,145$51,255$50,595$60,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,110$0$9,652

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201520122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim228iM235iSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,425$9,950$10,395$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$970$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-903-1,974

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152012
Model2-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in95.7 in
Length174.9 in162.8 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested58018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested43019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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