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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,405 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| Difference: $9,365 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,732 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| Difference: $7,723 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | M3 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $56,600 | $42,900 | $55,400 | $67,990 |
| Base Invoice | $51,685 | $39,897 | $51,522 | $63,231 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 350 | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 365 | |||
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 685 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 326 | 326 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,475 | 9,600 | 8,830 | 5,890 |
| Options (change) | 4,075 | 8,930 | 8,214 | 5,479 |
| Destination | 695 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,770 | $53,405 | $65,135 | $74,785 |
| Total Invoice | $57,455 | $49,732 | $60,641 | $69,615 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,180 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,207 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | M3 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 333hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,770 | $53,405 | $65,135 | $74,785 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,815 | -5,965 | -6,740 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,770 | $48,590 | $59,170 | $68,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,580 | $19,455 |
| Total Invoice | $57,455 | $49,732 | $60,641 | $69,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,484 | -5,553 | -6,274 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,455 | $45,248 | $55,088 | $63,341 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,840 | $18,093 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | M3 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $11,190 | $12,340 | $13,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,815 | $5,965 | $6,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,484 | -5,553 | -6,274 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,561 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.7 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.7 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 215 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 215 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
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