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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $10,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,200 $65,700
Base Invoice $74,070 $61,101
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   730
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   958
Multimedia Package   2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   679
Options (change) 1,395 5,460
Options (change) 1,270 5,078
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,000
Total Price $86,290 $73,035
Total Invoice $79,035 $68,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,508
Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10355hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$86,290$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,290$69,250
Total Invoice$79,035$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,035$64,527

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,527

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in160.7 in
Width72.7 in70.4 in
Height57.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

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