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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $39,690 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Tera World 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood trim   990 990  
Tera World 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood trim   921 921  
Options (change) 4,050 11,240 10,470 6,540
Options (change) 3,685 10,456 9,740 6,084
Destination 995 905 905 905
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $39,945 $55,045 $66,775 $75,435
Total Invoice $36,870 $51,258 $62,167 $70,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,950
Model Year2015201320132013
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA1M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,945$55,045$66,775$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-6,990-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$49,205$59,785$67,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$18,515
Total Invoice$36,870$51,258$62,167$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,438-6,508-7,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$45,820$55,659$63,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,839$17,218

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201320132013
Modeli3SLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop   $150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$13,215$14,365$15,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$6,990$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,438-6,508-7,182

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152013
Modeli3SLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length157.4 in162.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height62.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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