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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: $75,065

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $8,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelSLK4-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $77,650
Lighting Package 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Wind blocker, small 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Neck-level heating, front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 690
Wind blocker, small 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Proximity key 605  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Neck-level heating, front seats   460
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,690 4,700
Options (change) 6,224 4,325
Destination 875 995
Total Price $75,065 $83,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,539
Model Year20122020
ModelSLK4-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$75,065$83,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,065$80,840

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

Model Year20122020
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165

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

Model Year20122020
ModelSLK4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length162.8 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height51.2 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 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
6.4 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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