Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,855

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,896

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $43,200 $49,100
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $39,745 $45,170
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Premium Package       2,650 1,550
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
HD radio       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 430 430
Wood trim 302 302      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 320 320
Proximity key 605 605 605 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Premium Package       2,410 1,410
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
HD radio       450 450
Satellite radio       540 540
Options (change) 8,975 8,205 5,290 8,070 6,970
Options (change) 8,348 7,632 4,921 7,335 6,335
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $53,425 $65,355 $75,140 $52,045 $56,845
Total Invoice $49,751 $60,846 $69,946 $47,855 $52,280

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,425$65,355$75,140$52,045$56,845
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,270-3,0450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,305$63,085$72,095$52,045$56,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,790$0$4,550
Total Invoice$49,751$60,846$69,946$47,855$52,280
Adjustments for Features-1,043-2,113-2,8350-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,708$58,733$67,111$47,855$52,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$18,403$0$4,195

Return to top

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

Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelSLKSLKSLK3-Series3-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$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  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,645$4,795$5,570$2,525$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,270$3,045$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,043-2,113-2,8350-230

Return to top

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

Model Year20142007
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,793 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested97593%
Total Not Requested757%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.