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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: $49,175

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $28,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,440

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $26,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $70,900 $40,650
Base Invoice $65,937 $37,600
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 350
Proximity key 650 500
Premium Package   1,950
Sport Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,100
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 320
Proximity key 605 455
Premium Package   1,775
Sport Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,910
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,430 7,650
Options (change) 5,051 6,965
Destination 925 875
Total Price $77,255 $49,175
Total Invoice $71,913 $45,440

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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: $22,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,172
Model Year20152011
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$77,255$49,175
Adjustments for Features-5,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,560$49,175
Total Invoice$71,913$45,440
Adjustments for Features-5,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,612$45,440

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

Model Year20152011
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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$12,270$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3010

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,583 lb.3,604 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 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%

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?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1557%
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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