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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: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,141

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $11,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,950 $53,300
Base Invoice $59,935 $49,569
Premium Package 1,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 690
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Premium Package 1,230  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 642
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Options (change) 9,145 9,350
Options (change) 8,315 8,697
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,620 $63,525
Total Invoice $70,775 $59,141

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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: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,235
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$76,620$63,525
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,105$63,525
Total Invoice$70,775$59,141
Adjustments for Features-1,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,376$59,141

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3990

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in95.7 in
Length180.6 in160.7 in
Width70.2 in70.4 in
Height54.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 opener100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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