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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $56,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $50,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelSLKi8
TrimAMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,600 $135,700
Base Invoice $67,518 $125,025
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Giga World   2,000
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 5,065 2,000
Options (change) 4,711 1,820
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $78,590 $134,857
Total Invoice $73,154 $124,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,107
Model Year20162014
ModelSLKi8
TrimAMG SLK55Base
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$78,590$134,857
Adjustments for Features-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,015$134,857
Total Invoice$73,154$124,002
Adjustments for Features-4,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,895$124,002

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162014
ModelSLKi8
TrimAMG SLK55Base
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
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 player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$13,000$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,528 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141598%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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