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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: $58,905

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $90

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350430i440iM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $53,100 $60,150 $77,650
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Heating Package 1,030 1,030      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 690 690     0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Premium Package     2,300 2,000  
Neck-level heating, front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,550    
Luxury Package       0  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
Lighting Package 995 995      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Heating Package 958 958      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505
Wood trim 642 642     0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Premium Package     2,115 1,840  
Neck-level heating, front seats     460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,425    
Luxury Package       0  
Options (change) 10,380 10,380 4,900 3,050 1,050
Options (change) 9,655 9,655 4,505 2,805 965
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $58,905 $64,555 $58,995 $64,195 $79,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 430i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,822
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350430i440iM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6300hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$58,905$64,555$58,995$64,195$79,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,105-5,380-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$63,505$53,890$58,815$75,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$4,925$21,400

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

Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350430i440iM4
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,895$7,950$8,225$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,105$5,380$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-492-334-118

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

Model Year20112020
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.4,051 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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 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 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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 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 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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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