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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: $68,580

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $19,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $17,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,900 $61,500
Base Invoice $77,370 $57,195
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
CD changer, remote   430
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
CD changer, remote   400
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 595 5,005
Options (change) 540 4,655
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $88,320 $68,580
Total Invoice $81,735 $63,925

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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: $21,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,879
Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10355hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$88,320$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,320$66,360
Total Invoice$81,735$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,735$61,856

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

Model Year20082006
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$6,525$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,069

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,089 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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