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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,595 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $6,670 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,940 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $6,586 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $36,900 | $44,100 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $34,130 | $40,750 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 250 | 250 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Appearance Package | 1,000 | ||||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 1,750 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | 500 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 232 | 232 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Appearance Package | 930 | ||||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 1,595 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,240 | 10,240 | 5,425 | 9,800 | 7,150 |
| Options (change) | 8,591 | 9,521 | 5,044 | 8,915 | 6,505 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 | $47,595 | $52,145 |
| Total Invoice | $50,526 | $56,384 | $65,995 | $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: $5,040 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,067 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 | $47,595 | $52,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,730 | -3,080 | -2,880 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,535 | $57,485 | $67,920 | $47,495 | $52,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,950 | $15,385 | $0 | $4,650 |
| Total Invoice | $50,526 | $56,384 | $65,995 | $43,940 | $48,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,611 | -2,867 | -2,685 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,915 | $53,517 | $63,310 | $43,848 | $48,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,602 | $14,395 | $0 | $4,302 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,920 | $10,270 | $10,070 | $7,290 | $7,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,730 | $3,080 | $2,880 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,611 | -2,867 | -2,685 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | 1-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2140 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 28% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2140 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 28% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2875 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 205 | 7% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 205 | 13% |
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