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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: $44,820

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $13,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,365

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $30,630 $36,150
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
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       800  
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
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Aluminum trim         0
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500
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       730  
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
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 10,045 5,885 3,770 10,895 9,595
Options (change) 9,342 5,473 3,507 9,910 8,725
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $57,970 $66,010 $77,295 $44,820 $49,520
Total Invoice $53,977 $61,454 $71,950 $41,365 $45,700

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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: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7M6M6
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$57,970$66,010$77,295$44,820$49,520
Adjustments for Features-5,435-5,235-5,6850-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,535$60,775$71,610$44,820$49,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,075$0$4,650
Total Invoice$53,977$61,454$71,950$41,365$45,700
Adjustments for Features-5,061-4,874-5,2920-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,916$56,580$66,658$41,365$45,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,742$0$4,289

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

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK1-Series1-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
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$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$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
Media drive$15$15$15  
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$25$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
Total Value of Features$12,460$12,260$12,710$7,025$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$5,235$5,685$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,061-4,874-5,2920-46

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

Model Year20162008
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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
Total Requested725100%
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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