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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: $61,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,002

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,950 $56,600
Base Invoice $47,384 $51,685
Premium I Package 2,950  
Heating Package 990  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   750
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   400
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler   0
Premium I Package 2,744  
Heating Package 921  
Lighting Package 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   685
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   365
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 9,400 4,125
Options (change) 8,743 3,755
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $61,225 $62,420
Total Invoice $57,002 $57,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,987
Model Year20092006
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6333hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$61,225$62,420
Adjustments for Features-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,085$62,420
Total Invoice$57,002$57,135
Adjustments for Features-3,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,148$57,135

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

Model Year20092006
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,490$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8540

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

Model Year20092006
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.3 in
Length160.7 in176.7 in
Width70.4 in69.2 in
Height51.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested156567%
Total Not Requested77533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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