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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: $60,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,450

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $58

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,600 $51,900
Base Invoice $51,685 $48,267
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Automatic climate control, front   750
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Navigation system 1,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Lighting Package   976
Multimedia Package   2,650
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Automatic climate control, front   698
Options (change) 3,375 7,920
Options (change) 3,070 7,366
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $61,670 $60,695
Total Invoice $56,450 $56,508

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year20062010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$61,670$60,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,670$56,780
Total Invoice$56,450$56,508
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,450$52,863

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

Model Year20062010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,300$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,645

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

Model Year20062010
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.3,295 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested156573%
Total Not Requested57527%

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