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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: $70,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,718

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,500 $63,500
Base Invoice $58,125 $59,100
Lighting Package 1,000  
Premium II Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Automatic climate control, front 710  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Navigation system 1,200  
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Lighting Package 930  
Premium II Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 500
Automatic climate control, front 660  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Navigation system 1,116  
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,935 6,950
Options (change) 5,518 6,325
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,510 $71,445
Total Invoice $65,718 $66,420

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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: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year20072016
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$70,510$71,445
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,580$71,445
Total Invoice$65,718$66,420
Adjustments for Features-8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,851$66,420

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

Model Year20072016
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
Heated second row seats $200
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 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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,920$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8670

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

Model Year20072016
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.3,595 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested125096%

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