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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: $76,490

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $59,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,202

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $54,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,925 $136,500
Base Invoice $64,100 $126,260
Lighting Package 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 6,640 2,000
Options (change) 6,177 1,820
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $76,490 $135,702
Total Invoice $71,202 $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: $62,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,454
Model Year20142015
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$76,490$135,702
Adjustments for Features-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,865$135,702
Total Invoice$71,202$125,282
Adjustments for Features-3,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,828$125,282

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20142015
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
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$12,950$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20142015
ModelSLKi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length162.8 in184.9 in
Width71.5 in76.5 in
Height51.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.1 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
6.4 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

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