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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: $46,994

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $10,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelSLKSLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890        
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 690 690       0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630        
Automatic climate control, front 760 760        
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750    
Luxury Design     0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof           0
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688        
Lighting Package 995 995        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505 505
Wood trim 642 642       0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586        
Automatic climate control, front 707 707        
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610    
Luxury Design     0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 5,450 5,450 3,700 1,500
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 5,015 5,015 3,405 1,380
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $47,695 $46,994 $59,395 $72,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,722
Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelSLKSLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$57,875$63,525$47,695$46,994$59,395$72,395
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,3700-125-250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,555$60,155$47,695$46,869$59,145$72,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$826$0$12,276$25,251

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

Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelSLKSLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
8 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,570$10,620$7,250$7,375$7,500$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$3,370$0$125$250$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,160-3,1370-5-19-9

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

Model Year20112021
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 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 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 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 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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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