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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,350 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $38,220 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710
Heated front seats 350      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system       1,200
Premium II Package       1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 659 659 659
Heated front seats 320      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system       1,116
Premium II Package       1,311
Options (change) 900 3,795 3,795 5,425
Options (change) 820 3,528 3,528 5,044
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,675 $48,820 $54,120 $70,800
Total Invoice $32,465 $45,463 $50,391 $65,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,124
Model Year2014200820082008
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA1M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9?, 9380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,675$48,820$54,120$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-5,210-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$44,660$48,910$62,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$17,440
Total Invoice$32,465$45,463$50,391$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,874-4,851-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$41,589$45,540$57,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$16,296

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014200820082008
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$10,310$11,360$14,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160$5,210$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,874-4,851-8,110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142008
Modeli3SLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length157.4 in160.7 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height62.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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