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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: $50,445

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,605

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK350135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,300 $44,100
Base Invoice $49,569 $40,750
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
BMW Assist   650
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
BMW Assist   590
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,350 5,450
Options (change) 8,697 4,960
Destination 875 895
Total Price $63,525 $50,445
Total Invoice $59,141 $46,605

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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: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,468
Model Year20112012
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK350135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$63,525$50,445
Adjustments for Features-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,230$50,445
Total Invoice$59,141$46,605
Adjustments for Features-3,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,073$46,605

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

Model Year20112012
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK350135i
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
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
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,770$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0680

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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