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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,150

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,500 $66,500
Base Invoice $57,195 $61,360
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 430
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,575 5,820
Options (change) 4,255 5,295
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $68,150 $74,845
Total Invoice $63,525 $69,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,987
Model Year20062009
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$68,150$74,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,150$73,040
Total Invoice$63,525$69,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,525$67,512

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in108.7 in
Length160.7 in180.6 in
Width70.4 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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