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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,600

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,600 $64,950
Base Invoice $67,518 $59,935
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Premium Package   1,350
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Premium Package   1,230
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,065 11,145
Options (change) 4,711 10,140
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,590 $78,620
Total Invoice $73,154 $72,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year20162008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M3
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, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$78,590$78,620
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,805$78,620
Total Invoice$73,154$72,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,492$72,600

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

Model Year20162008
ModelSLK3-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Floor mats$75 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,185$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6620

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

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,528 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%

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