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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: $45,975

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $22,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,525

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $21,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,500 $40,650
Base Invoice $57,195 $37,600
Premium Package 1,470 1,950
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
Sport Package   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Premium Package 1,367 1,775
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
Sport Package   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 4,575 4,450
Options (change) 4,255 4,050
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $45,975
Total Invoice $63,525 $42,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,791
Model Year20062011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$68,150$45,975
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,780$45,975
Total Invoice$63,525$42,525
Adjustments for Features-2,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,316$42,525

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

Model Year20062011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2090

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

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,420 lb.3,604 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 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 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested152568%
Total Not Requested73032%
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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