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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: $39,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,080

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelSLKSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $44,450
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $42,020
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
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) 720 720 720 700
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
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) 670 670 670 645
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Park Assistant Package       920
Options (change) 9,480 9,480 6,540 1,700
Options (change) 8,819 8,819 6,084 1,565
Destination 905 905 905 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $53,285 $65,785 $75,435 $39,645
Total Invoice $49,621 $61,246 $70,220 $37,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,055
Model Year2013201320132017
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$53,285$65,785$75,435$39,645
Adjustments for Features-6,965-8,965-9,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,320$56,820$65,545$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$19,225$0
Total Invoice$49,621$61,246$70,220$37,080
Adjustments for Features-6,486-8,346-9,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,135$52,900$61,014$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,765$17,879$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year2013201320132017
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 
33 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 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $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 headlights$200$200$200 
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$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $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$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-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 leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,915$14,915$15,840$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$8,965$9,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,486-8,346-9,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132017
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 SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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