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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: $72,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,650 $69,900
Multimedia Package 2,850  
Lighting Package 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 750  
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   950
Sunroof   0
Multimedia Package 2,650  
Lighting Package 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Automatic climate control, front 698  
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   875
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,370 1,500
Options (change) 4,994 1,380
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $73,895 $72,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,316
Model Year20102021
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/40-18
Total Price$73,895$72,395
Adjustments for Features-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,500$72,395

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

Model Year20102021
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$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 
Wind blocker, small$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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1630

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

Model Year20102021
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 Weight3,420 lb.3,840 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 SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45083%
Total Not Requested-45017%

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