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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: $54,675

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $16,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,500

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $15,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,200 $47,950
Base Invoice $58,776 $44,295
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Premium Package   2,400
Technology Package   2,350
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   500
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 500
iPod integration 349  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Premium Package   2,185
Technology Package   2,140
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,425 5,800
Options (change) 5,044 5,280
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $54,675
Total Invoice $65,995 $50,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,160
Model Year20082013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$70,800$54,675
Adjustments for Features-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,295$54,675
Total Invoice$65,995$50,500
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,660$50,500

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

Model Year20082013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
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
Proximity key $250
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
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$9,495$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3350

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

Model Year20082013
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.3,659 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested137566%
Total Not Requested70534%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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