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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: $47,195

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,585

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $40,250
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $38,115
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Tires, run-flat 260 260    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690   500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,700
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio     500  
Convenience Tier       1,750
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Tires, run-flat 242 242    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642   460
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,565
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Satellite radio     465  
Convenience Tier       1,610
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 5,950
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 5,475
Destination 775 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $47,195
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $44,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$47,195
Adjustments for Features-1,605-1,605-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,735$55,785$66,470$47,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$44,585
Adjustments for Features-1,494-1,494-1,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,167$51,934$61,959$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,792$0

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

Model Year2006200620062019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $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 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,770$9,770$9,845$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$1,605$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-1,494-1,5660

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

Model Year20062019
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in185.7 in
Width70.4 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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