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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: $50,145

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,295

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $40,250
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $38,115
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Convenience Tier       1,750
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       3,100
Premium Tier       2,900
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 505
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Convenience Tier       1,610
Luxury Design       0
Executive Tier       2,850
Premium Tier       2,670
Options (change) 10,690 9,920 6,340 8,900
Options (change) 9,944 9,228 5,898 8,185
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $54,065 $65,595 $74,715 $50,145
Total Invoice $50,344 $61,067 $69,548 $47,295

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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: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG330i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,065$65,595$74,715$50,145
Adjustments for Features-1,545-2,695-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,520$62,900$71,095$50,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,575$0
Total Invoice$50,344$61,067$69,548$47,295
Adjustments for Features-1,439-2,509-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,905$58,558$66,178$47,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,273$0

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

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view front camera   $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$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
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 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,245$11,395$12,320$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$2,695$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,439-2,509-3,3700

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

Model Year20122019
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length162.8 in185.7 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height51.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 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
6.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested105043%
Total Not Requested140057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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