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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: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,141

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $11,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,300 $64,950
Base Invoice $49,569 $59,935
Lighting Package 1,070  
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Wood trim 690 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Premium Package   1,350
Navigation system   2,100
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 995  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Wood trim 642 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Premium Package   1,230
Navigation system   1,910
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 9,350 9,145
Options (change) 8,697 8,315
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $63,525 $76,620
Total Invoice $59,141 $70,775

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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: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,235
Model Year20112008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,525$76,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,525$75,105
Total Invoice$59,141$70,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,141$69,376

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK350M3
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,910$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,399

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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