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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: $74,715

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,548

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $4,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $67,500
Base Invoice $62,345 $62,775
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 1,350  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,230  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 9,650 6,340
Options (change) 8,785 5,898
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $79,775 $74,715
Total Invoice $73,705 $69,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,688
Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,775$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,775$74,145
Total Invoice$73,705$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,705$69,017

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

Model Year20112012
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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$4,225$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in95.7 in
Length180.6 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft310.1 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
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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