Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2008 BMW i3 BMW i3 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,134

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $44,450
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $42,020
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Heating Package 980 980    
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 700
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Heating Package 911 911    
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 645
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 700
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 645
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $38,645
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $36,160

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes or BMW i3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,524
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$38,645
Adjustments for Features-6,025-7,075-7,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,990$52,240$63,475$38,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$36,160
Adjustments for Features-5,610-6,587-6,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,684$48,635$59,167$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,483$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$12,275$13,325$13,575$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$7,075$7,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,610-6,587-6,8280

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKi3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.2 in
Length160.7 in157.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height51.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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
6.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft311.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested211571%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested211571%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.