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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: $74,715

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,548

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $68,750
Base Invoice $62,775 $63,430
Lighting Package 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Premium Package   2,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Premium Package   2,275
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,340 7,900
Options (change) 5,898 7,190
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $74,715 $79,275
Total Invoice $69,548 $73,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,111
Model Year20122013
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$74,715$79,275
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,270$79,275
Total Invoice$69,548$73,245
Adjustments for Features-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,134$73,245

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in108.7 in
Length162.8 in180.6 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.2 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 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
6.4 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested156595%
Total Not Requested755%

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