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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: $44,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,080

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $34,000 $40,150
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $31,460 $37,120
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400    
Tires, run-flat 270 270      
Heating Package 970 970      
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 475 475
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,100 2,100
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Appearance Package   990      
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Heated front seats       500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 100
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
Aluminum trim         0
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302    
Tires, run-flat 251 251      
Heating Package 902 902      
Lighting Package 930 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 430 430
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,910 1,910
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Appearance Package   921      
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Heated front seats       455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 90
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 9,425 10,415 5,935 9,670 8,270
Options (change) 8,763 9,684 5,518 8,795 7,520
Destination 775 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,550 $58,590 $70,510 $44,495 $49,245
Total Invoice $49,854 $54,541 $65,718 $41,080 $45,465

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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: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,303
Model Year20072007200720092009
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, 11380, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$53,550$58,590$70,510$44,495$49,245
Adjustments for Features-1,580-1,880-2,6550-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,970$56,710$67,855$44,495$49,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,885$0$4,700
Total Invoice$49,854$54,541$65,718$41,080$45,465
Adjustments for Features-1,471-1,750-2,4750-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,383$52,791$63,243$41,080$45,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,860$0$4,339

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

Model Year20072007200720092009
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$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$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  
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,620$8,920$9,695$7,040$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$1,880$2,655$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,471-1,750-2,4750-46

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

Model Year20072009
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested159061%
Total Not Requested100039%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested159061%
Total Not Requested100039%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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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