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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: $71,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,225

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $68,925
Base Invoice $57,720 $64,100
Executive Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Multimedia Package   2,150
Lighting Package   1,390
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Proximity key   650
Executive Package 3,915  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Multimedia Package   2,000
Lighting Package   1,293
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 8,250 6,640
Options (change) 7,510 6,177
Destination 995 925
Total Price $71,245 $76,490
Total Invoice $66,225 $71,202

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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: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $351
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,245$76,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,245$71,520
Total Invoice$66,225$71,202
Adjustments for Features0-4,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,225$66,576

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

Model Year20152014
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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$6,800$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,626

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

Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in162.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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