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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: $49,025

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $18,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,330

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $17,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $43,400
Base Invoice $57,195 $40,110
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Sport Line   1,700
Heated front seats   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Sport Line   1,545
Heated front seats   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,075 4,700
Options (change) 3,790 4,295
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,650 $49,025
Total Invoice $63,060 $45,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,286
Model Year20062014
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,650$49,025
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,955$49,025
Total Invoice$63,060$45,330
Adjustments for Features-3,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,616$45,330

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

Model Year20062014
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,120$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4440

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

Model Year20062014
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length160.7 in182.5 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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