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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: $57,875

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $31,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,886

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $28,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesSLKSLK
TrimM5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,900 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $77,370 $44,314 $49,569
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0 690 690
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Upgraded leather upholstery   630 630
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0 642 642
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Lighting Package   995 995
Multimedia Package   2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Upgraded leather upholstery   586 586
Options (change) 1,345 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 1,220 8,697 8,697
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $89,070 $57,875 $63,525
Total Invoice $82,415 $53,886 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,494
Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesSLKSLK
TrimM5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$89,070$57,875$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,070$55,765$60,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$82,415$53,886$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-2,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,415$51,921$56,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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

Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesSLKSLK
TrimM5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,100$8,210$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,965-2,942

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

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,210 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 SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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