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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: $46,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,535

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $34,000 $40,150
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $31,460 $37,120
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Wood trim 325 325      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 100
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Aluminum trim         0
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 320 320
Proximity key 605 605 605 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Wood trim 302 302      
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 90
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 10,855 10,085 5,430 11,270 9,870
Options (change) 10,097 9,381 5,051 10,250 8,975
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $55,730 $68,660 $77,255 $46,095 $50,845
Total Invoice $51,896 $63,921 $71,913 $42,535 $46,920

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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: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,641
Model Year20152015201520092009
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, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$55,730$68,660$77,255$46,095$50,845
Adjustments for Features-3,995-5,145-5,8700-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,735$63,515$71,385$46,095$50,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$19,650$0$4,700
Total Invoice$51,896$63,921$71,913$42,535$46,920
Adjustments for Features-3,720-4,790-5,4640-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,176$59,131$66,449$42,535$46,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$18,273$0$4,339

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

Model Year20152015201520092009
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
Remote app$25$25$25  
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
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  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,120$12,270$12,995$7,125$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$5,145$5,870$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,720-4,790-5,4640-46

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

Model Year20152009
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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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 headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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 headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested322595%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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?
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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