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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,695 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||
| Difference: $1,980 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,932 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||
| Difference: $1,378 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $42,900 | $55,400 | $67,990 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $39,897 | $51,522 | $63,231 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||||
| Wood trim | 990 | 990 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,595 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,460 | 4,460 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 605 | 605 | 605 |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||||
| Wood trim | 921 | 921 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,750 | 9,850 | 4,250 | 10,890 | 10,120 | 6,540 |
| Options (change) | 9,790 | 8,970 | 3,875 | 10,130 | 9,414 | 6,084 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $56,675 | $60,825 | $65,325 | $54,695 | $66,425 | $75,435 |
| Total Invoice | $52,310 | $56,135 | $60,335 | $50,932 | $61,841 | $70,220 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 205, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $56,675 | $60,825 | $65,325 | $54,695 | $66,425 | $75,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | -800 | -800 | 0 | -4,120 | -5,270 | -6,195 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,875 | $60,025 | $65,325 | $50,575 | $61,155 | $69,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,150 | $9,450 | $0 | $10,580 | $18,665 |
| Total Invoice | $52,310 | $56,135 | $60,335 | $50,932 | $61,841 | $70,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -738 | -738 | 0 | -3,837 | -4,906 | -5,767 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,572 | $55,397 | $60,335 | $47,095 | $56,935 | $64,453 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,825 | $8,763 | $0 | $9,840 | $17,358 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $6,375 | $5,575 | $9,695 | $10,845 | $11,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $800 | $800 | $0 | $4,120 | $5,270 | $6,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -738 | -738 | 0 | -3,837 | -4,906 | -5,767 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 13% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 13% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 135% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -35% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
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