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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: $70,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $8,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,200 $67,050
Base Invoice $58,776 $61,865
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375 400
Navigation system 1,200 2,100
Premium II Package 1,410  
Premium Package   1,350
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 500
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349 365
Navigation system 1,116 1,910
Premium II Package 1,311  
Premium Package   1,230
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,425 9,250
Options (change) 5,044 8,420
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $70,800 $78,875
Total Invoice $65,995 $72,860

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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: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,646
Model Year20082010
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,800$78,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$77,555
Total Invoice$65,995$72,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,995$71,641

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

Model Year20082010
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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$2,820$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,219

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

Model Year20082010
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57582%
Total Not Requested12518%

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