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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: $830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $69,900
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Executive Package   4,100
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Proximity key 605  
Executive Package   3,770
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 6,340 4,650
Options (change) 5,898 4,275
Destination 875 995
Total Price $74,715 $75,545

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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: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,071
Model Year20122021
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-18
Total Price$74,715$75,545
Adjustments for Features-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,270$75,545

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

Model Year20122021
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
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$11,370$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2070

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

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,583 lb.3,840 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 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 washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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