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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: $68,150

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $1,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,000 $61,500
Base Invoice $60,200 $57,195
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 690
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   1,470
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 642
Leather seating surfaces 875  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   1,367
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 4,550 4,575
Options (change) 4,190 4,255
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $69,545 $68,150
Total Invoice $65,385 $63,525

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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: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,704
Model Year20172006
Model3-SeriesSLK
TrimM3SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6355hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,545$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,545$67,245
Total Invoice$65,385$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,385$62,681

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

Model Year20172006
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-844

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

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,630 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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