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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: $19,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $39,690 $43,710 $55,056
Tera World 2,500    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Rear spoiler   350 350
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
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Rear spoiler   326 326
Wood trim   302 302
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 6,550 13,835 9,675
Options (change) 5,960 12,867 8,998
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $61,760 $69,800
Total Invoice $39,145 $57,502 $64,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,327
Model Year201620162016
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA1T9T7
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$61,760$69,800
Adjustments for Features0-8,625-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$53,135$61,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$39,145$57,502$64,979
Adjustments for Features0-8,030-7,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$49,472$57,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201620162016
Modeli3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,725$15,350$15,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,625$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,030-7,843

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162016
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 - active500Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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