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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: $50,210

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $12,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,761

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $10,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $56,600
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $51,685
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350 350   0
Cold Weather Package (convertible)       750
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       400
Navigation system       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 430
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 320
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326 326   0
Cold Weather Package (convertible)       685
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       365
Navigation system       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       635
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 5,760 4,990 4,640 4,475
Options (change) 5,358 4,642 4,316 4,075
Destination 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $50,210 $62,140 $74,490 $62,770
Total Invoice $46,761 $57,856 $69,341 $57,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,359
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$50,210$62,140$74,490$62,770
Adjustments for Features-3,935-5,085-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,275$57,055$67,815$62,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$21,540$0
Total Invoice$46,761$57,856$69,341$57,455
Adjustments for Features-3,665-4,734-6,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,096$53,122$63,127$57,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$20,031$0

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

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,400$11,550$13,140$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$5,085$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,665-4,734-6,2140

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

Model Year20142006
ModelSLK3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.3 in
Length162.8 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.2 in
Height51.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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