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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $42,400
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $39,690
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Wood trim 990 990    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Tera World       2,500
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Wood trim 921 921    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Tera World       2,275
Park Assistant Package       910
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,340 4,050
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 3,685
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $39,945
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $36,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,757
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$39,945
Adjustments for Features-5,440-6,590-7,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,000$59,380$67,400$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$36,870
Adjustments for Features-5,066-6,135-6,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,627$55,281$62,739$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,112$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop  $150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,615$13,765$14,490$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$6,590$7,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,066-6,135-6,8090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
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.2,635 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 SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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