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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: $47,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,940

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
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 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $34,130 $40,750
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 3,100 1,750
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
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,150 2,150
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
BMW Assist       650 650
Cold Weather Package       700  
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
Sport Package       1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
M Sport Package         1,200
Aluminum trim         0
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,820 1,595
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
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,955 1,955
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
BMW Assist       590 590
Cold Weather Package       635  
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
Sport Package       1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
M Sport Package         1,090
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 9,800 7,150
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 8,915 6,505
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $47,595 $52,145
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $43,940 $48,150

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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: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,505
Model Year20062006200620122012
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?, 9180, 8180, 8
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$47,595$52,145
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,405-1,480-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,935$55,985$66,670$47,495$52,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$4,650
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$43,940$48,150
Adjustments for Features-1,308-1,308-1,380-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,353$52,120$62,145$43,848$48,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,792$0$4,302

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

Model Year20062006200620122012
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
Remote app   $25$25
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
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 
Total Value of Features$9,370$9,370$9,445$8,065$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,405$1,480$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,308-1,308-1,380-920

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

Model Year20062012
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
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?
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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%

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