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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: $9,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,585

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $40,250
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $38,115
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Navigation system       1,700
Convenience Tier       1,750
Luxury Design       0
Heated front seats       500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 505
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Navigation system       1,565
Convenience Tier       1,610
Luxury Design       0
Heated front seats       460
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 5,950
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,475
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $47,195
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $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: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,770
Model Year2009200920092019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$47,195
Adjustments for Features-2,145-3,195-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,080$58,030$69,590$47,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$44,585
Adjustments for Features-1,997-2,975-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,355$54,027$64,844$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,489$0

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

Model Year2009200920092019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$10,520$10,770$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$3,195$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,997-2,975-3,2100

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

Model Year20092019
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested209089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested209089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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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