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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: $48,075

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $25,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,435

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $24,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,650 $40,650
Base Invoice $61,985 $37,600
Multimedia Package 2,850  
Lighting Package 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 750  
Premium Package   1,950
Sport Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,100
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Multimedia Package 2,650  
Lighting Package 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Automatic climate control, front 698  
Premium Package   1,775
Sport Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,910
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,370 6,550
Options (change) 4,994 5,960
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $73,895 $48,075
Total Invoice $68,854 $44,435

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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: $22,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,395
Model Year20102011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$73,895$48,075
Adjustments for Features-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,650$48,075
Total Invoice$68,854$44,435
Adjustments for Features-3,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,830$44,435

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

Model Year20102011
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
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 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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$9,720$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0240

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

Model Year20102011
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197588%
Total Not Requested28012%
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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