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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: $56,285

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,412

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $45,030 $50,690
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Wind blocker, small 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Cold Weather Package     1,050 1,050
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     2,200 950
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Wind blocker, small 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Cold Weather Package     955 955
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,000 865
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Options (change) 12,480 11,710 8,650 7,400
Options (change) 11,610 10,894 7,870 6,735
Destination 905 905 925 925
Total Price $56,285 $68,015 $58,325 $63,225
Total Invoice $52,412 $63,321 $53,825 $58,350

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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: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$56,285$68,015$58,325$63,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,305-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,285$66,865$55,020$59,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0$4,900
Total Invoice$52,412$63,321$53,825$58,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-3,050-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,412$62,250$50,775$55,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,838$0$4,525

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

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSLKSLK4-Series4-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-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$3,020$4,170$6,325$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,305$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-3,050-3,050

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,966 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 SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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