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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $13,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $11,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,500 $72,600
Base Invoice $78,840 $67,518
Rear spoiler 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,595 5,065
Options (change) 2,360 4,711
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $91,920 $78,590
Total Invoice $85,025 $73,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,489
Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$91,920$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,920$71,480
Total Invoice$85,025$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-6,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,025$66,536

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

Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5AMG SLK55
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 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
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
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,618

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

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,089 lb.3,528 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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