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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: $48,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Wood trim 990 990   500    
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Premium Package       3,500 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Cold Weather Package       700    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
M Sport Package       1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100    
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Sport seats         400  
Heated front seats         500 500
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Wood trim 921 921   455    
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Premium Package       3,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Cold Weather Package       635    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
M Sport Package       1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90    
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Sport seats         365  
Heated front seats         455 455
Options (change) 11,240 10,470 6,540 11,130 6,830 6,430
Options (change) 10,456 9,740 6,084 10,130 6,220 5,855
Destination 905 905 905 925 925 925
Total Price $55,045 $66,775 $75,435 $48,955 $51,855 $55,305
Total Invoice $51,258 $62,167 $70,220 $45,185 $47,895 $51,075

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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: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,888
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$55,045$66,775$75,435$48,955$51,855$55,305
Adjustments for Features-3,445-4,595-5,320-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,600$62,180$70,115$48,930$51,730$55,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,515$0$2,800$6,375
Total Invoice$51,258$62,167$70,220$45,185$47,895$51,075
Adjustments for Features-3,208-4,278-4,952-23-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,050$57,889$65,268$45,162$47,780$51,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,218$0$2,618$5,913

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

Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Raised top speed limiter   $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,970$12,120$12,845$7,550$7,650$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$4,595$5,320$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,208-4,278-4,952-23-1150

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

Model Year20132013
ModelSLK1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.7 in
Length162.8 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height51.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 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
6.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested287588%
Total Not Requested40512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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