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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: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSLK4-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,700 $74,200
Base Invoice $61,101 $68,945
Lighting Package 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 730  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Aluminum trim   0
Lighting Package 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Automatic climate control, front 679  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 5,460 3,450
Options (change) 5,078 3,140
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $73,035 $78,645
Total Invoice $68,054 $73,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,862
Model Year20092016
ModelSLK4-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$73,035$78,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,035$75,240
Total Invoice$68,054$73,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,054$69,916

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

Model Year20092016
ModelSLK4-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,145$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,164

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

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,420 lb.4,110 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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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