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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,795

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,570

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i   
Difference: $4,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $40,300 $45,800
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $37,755 $42,815
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Tires, run-flat 250 250      
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,150 2,150
Appearance Package   1,000      
Sport Line       2,100 1,700
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Heated front seats       500 500
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 500 500
Tires, run-flat 232 232      
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,955 1,955
Appearance Package   930      
Sport Line       1,910 1,545
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 9,240 10,240 5,425 7,500 7,100
Options (change) 8,591 9,521 5,044 6,820 6,455
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,265 $60,565 $70,800 $48,795 $53,895
Total Invoice $50,526 $56,384 $65,995 $45,570 $50,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,359
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,265$60,565$70,800$48,795$53,895
Adjustments for Features-1,715-3,065-2,86500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,550$57,500$67,935$48,795$53,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,385$0$5,100
Total Invoice$50,526$56,384$65,995$45,570$50,265
Adjustments for Features-1,597-2,853-2,67100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,929$53,531$63,324$45,570$50,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,602$14,395$0$4,695

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,920$10,270$10,070$7,205$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$3,065$2,865$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-2,853-2,67100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20082015
ModelSLK4-Series Gran Coupe
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length160.7 in182.5 in
Width70.4 in71.8 in
Height51.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,611 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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