BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

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

Lowest Total Price: $73,895

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,854

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $4,486

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $66,650
Base Invoice $62,345 $61,985
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 1,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850
Automatic climate control, front   750
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,230  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   976
Multimedia Package   2,650
Automatic climate control, front   698
Options (change) 9,250 5,370
Options (change) 8,420 4,994
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,000
Total Price $79,375 $73,895
Total Invoice $73,340 $68,854

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,026
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$79,375$73,895
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,795$73,895
Total Invoice$73,340$68,854
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,880$68,854

Return to top

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

Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
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 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4600

Return to top

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

Model Year20112010
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.3,420 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

Return to top

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 trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.