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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,165

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $42,400
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $39,690
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Wood trim 325 325  
Proximity key 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Wood trim 302 302  
Proximity key 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Park Assistant Package     910
Options (change) 13,875 13,105 6,550
Options (change) 12,907 12,191 5,960
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,325 $70,255 $42,445
Total Invoice $54,310 $65,405 $39,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,159
Model Year201420142015
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM6T7A1
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$58,325$70,255$42,445
Adjustments for Features-6,450-7,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,875$62,655$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$54,310$65,405$39,145
Adjustments for Features-6,006-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,304$58,330$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142015
ModelSLKSLKi3
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
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 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
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 changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$-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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$13,675$14,825$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$7,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,006-7,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142015
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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

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