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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,575

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,165

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $34,200 $40,350
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $31,645 $37,300
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 3,700 3,400
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Tires, run-flat 260 260      
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550
Heated front seats 690 690   500 500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,100 2,100
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Satellite radio     500    
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 120
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
Aluminum trim         0
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 3,365 3,095
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Tires, run-flat 242 242      
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500 500
Heated front seats 642 642   455 455
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,910 1,910
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Satellite radio     465    
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 110
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 9,500 8,120
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 8,645 7,390
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $44,575 $49,345
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $41,165 $45,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,885
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$44,575$49,345
Adjustments for Features-1,730-1,730-1,8050-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,610$55,660$66,345$44,575$49,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$4,720
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$41,165$45,565
Adjustments for Features-1,611-1,611-1,6830-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,050$51,817$61,842$41,165$45,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,792$0$4,354

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,420$9,420$9,495$7,690$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$1,730$1,805$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-1,611-1,6830-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelSLK1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.7 in
Length160.7 in172.2 in
Width70.4 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested272581%
Total Not Requested65519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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