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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: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,585

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $5,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $40,250
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $38,115
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550
Tires, run-flat 250 250    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,700
Appearance Package   1,000    
Convenience Tier       1,750
Luxury Design       0
Heated front seats       500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 505
Tires, run-flat 232 232    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,565
Appearance Package   930    
Convenience Tier       1,610
Luxury Design       0
Heated front seats       460
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Options (change) 9,240 10,240 5,425 5,950
Options (change) 8,591 9,521 5,044 5,475
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,265 $60,565 $70,800 $47,195
Total Invoice $50,526 $56,384 $65,995 $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: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,167
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,265$60,565$70,800$47,195
Adjustments for Features-1,905-3,255-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,360$57,310$67,745$47,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,385$0
Total Invoice$50,526$56,384$65,995$44,585
Adjustments for Features-1,774-3,030-2,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,752$53,354$63,147$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,602$14,395$0

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

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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 door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$9,420$10,770$10,570$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$3,255$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,774-3,030-2,8480

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

Model Year20082019
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
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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