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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $44,450
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $42,020
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Park Assistant Package     920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Options (change) 12,740 9,350 4,050
Options (change) 11,849 8,696 3,725
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $60,665 $69,475 $41,995
Total Invoice $56,484 $64,677 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,143
Model Year201620162017
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$60,665$69,475$41,995
Adjustments for Features-9,775-10,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$59,050$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,160$0
Total Invoice$56,484$64,677$39,240
Adjustments for Features-9,101-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,383$54,972$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,589$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year201620162017
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,500$16,150$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,775$10,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,101-9,7050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelSLKi3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.2 in
Length162.8 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height51.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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