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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: $75,435

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,220

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $9,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,200 $67,990
Base Invoice $74,070 $63,231
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 1,000 650
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 910 605
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,395 6,540
Options (change) 2,180 6,084
Destination 695 905
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $87,290 $75,435
Total Invoice $79,945 $70,220

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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: $18,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,669
Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$87,290$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,290$69,050
Total Invoice$79,945$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,945$64,276

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

Model Year20062013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $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$4,975$11,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,944

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

Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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