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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $39,690 $40,478 $52,289
Tera World 2,500    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Wood trim   325 325
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Tera World 2,275    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Wood trim   302 302
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 6,550 13,875 13,105
Options (change) 5,960 12,907 12,191
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $58,325 $70,255
Total Invoice $39,145 $54,310 $65,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,159
Model Year201520142014
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA1M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,445$58,325$70,255
Adjustments for Features0-6,450-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$51,875$62,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$39,145$54,310$65,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,006-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$48,304$58,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520142014
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,225$13,675$14,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,006-7,075

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152014
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
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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