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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: $62,205

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $80,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,913

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $75,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,300 $143,400
Base Invoice $49,569 $134,040
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Giga World   2,000
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 8,030 2,000
Options (change) 7,469 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $62,205 $142,602
Total Invoice $57,913 $133,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,099
Model Year20112017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$62,205$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,205$142,527
Total Invoice$57,913$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,913$133,012

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK350Base
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 warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
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$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,125$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested69032%

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