BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2010

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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: $67,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,720

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $66,650
Base Invoice $57,720 $61,985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850
Automatic climate control, front   750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Lighting Package   976
Multimedia Package   2,650
Automatic climate control, front   698
Options (change) 4,400 5,370
Options (change) 4,005 4,994
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $67,395 $73,895
Total Invoice $62,720 $68,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,388
Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6355hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,395$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,395$69,875
Total Invoice$62,720$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-3,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,720$65,108

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

Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Compass$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,746

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

Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in160.7 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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