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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,220

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,130

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,600 $61,500
Base Invoice $51,685 $57,195
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 690
Rear spoiler 0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   1,470
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 642
Rear spoiler 0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   1,367
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 1,925 4,075
Options (change) 1,750 3,790
Destination 695 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $60,220 $67,650
Total Invoice $55,130 $63,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,807
Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp I6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,220$67,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,220$64,300
Total Invoice$55,130$63,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,130$59,937

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,123

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.3 in95.7 in
Length176.7 in160.7 in
Width69.2 in70.4 in
Height54.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.79.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

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