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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: $48,845

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,080

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $34,130 $40,750
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   380
Wood trim 990 990      
Proximity key 650 650 650   500
Rear spoiler 350 350      
BMW Assist       650 650
Cold Weather Package       700  
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,100 1,750
App support       250 250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
Sport Package       1,300  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
M Sport Package         1,200
Aluminum trim         0
Heated front seats         500
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   345
Wood trim 921 921      
Proximity key 605 605 605   455
Rear spoiler 326 326      
BMW Assist       590 590
Cold Weather Package       635  
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,820 1,595
App support       230 230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
Sport Package       1,185  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
M Sport Package         1,090
Aluminum trim         0
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 11,240 10,470 6,540 11,050 8,530
Options (change) 10,456 9,740 6,084 10,055 7,765
Destination 905 905 905 895 895
Total Price $55,045 $66,775 $75,435 $48,845 $53,525
Total Invoice $51,258 $62,167 $70,220 $45,080 $49,410

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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: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$55,045$66,775$75,435$48,845$53,525
Adjustments for Features-3,570-4,720-5,445-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,475$62,055$69,990$48,745$53,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,515$0$4,780
Total Invoice$51,258$62,167$70,220$45,080$49,410
Adjustments for Features-3,324-4,394-5,069-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,934$57,773$65,151$44,988$49,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,217$0$4,422

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

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
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$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
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$150  
No leather in second row$-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 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,020$12,170$12,895$7,550$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$4,720$5,445$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,324-4,394-5,069-920

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

Model Year20132012
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested292595%
Total Not Requested1555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested142590%
Total Not Requested15510%

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