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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,610

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,912

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $45,030 $50,690
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Tires, run-flat 260 260      
Heating Package 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,150 2,150
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Neck-level heating, front seats     360    
Cold Weather Package       1,050 1,050
Leather seating surfaces       1,550  
Sport Line         1,550
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Tires, run-flat 242 242      
Heating Package 893 893      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,955 1,955
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Neck-level heating, front seats     335    
Cold Weather Package       955 955
Leather seating surfaces       1,410  
Sport Line         1,410
Options (change) 9,935 9,935 4,435 5,300 5,300
Options (change) 9,240 9,240 4,125 4,820 4,820
Destination 775 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,610 $57,660 $68,010 $54,975 $61,125
Total Invoice $49,912 $53,679 $63,395 $50,775 $56,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,872
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$53,610$57,660$68,010$54,975$61,125
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-4,170-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,485$57,535$68,010$50,805$56,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,525$0$5,850
Total Invoice$49,912$53,679$63,395$50,775$56,435
Adjustments for Features-116-1160-3,851-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,796$53,563$63,395$46,924$52,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,599$0$5,384

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

Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker   $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
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
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $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  
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-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,670$2,545$6,715$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$4,170$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-1160-3,851-4,127

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

Model Year20062014
ModelSLK4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length160.7 in182.6 in
Width70.4 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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