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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,150

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $67,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $61,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $57,195 $126,260
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470  
Satellite radio 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367  
Satellite radio 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 4,575 2,000
Options (change) 4,255 1,820
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 -3,793
Total Price $68,150 $135,702
Total Invoice $63,525 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,543
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$68,150$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,150$134,387
Total Invoice$63,525$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,525$124,068

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,150$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length160.7 in184.9 in
Width70.4 in76.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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