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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: $59,075

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,495

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim528i535i550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $43,710 $55,056
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250    
Heated front seats     500    
iPod integration     400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350    
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Premium 2 Package       4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package       3,390  
Premium 3 Package       3,790 3,790
Wood trim       325 325
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670
Proximity key 910 910 910    
App support 230 230 230    
Heated front seats     455    
iPod integration     365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320    
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Premium 2 Package       4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package       3,153  
Premium 3 Package       3,525 3,525
Wood trim       302 302
Options (change) 13,150 12,250 6,650 13,485 9,325
Options (change) 11,975 11,155 6,060 12,541 8,672
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $59,075 $63,225 $67,725 $61,410 $69,450
Total Invoice $54,495 $58,320 $62,520 $57,176 $64,653

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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: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim528i535i550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$59,075$63,225$67,725$61,410$69,450
Adjustments for Features-800-8000-7,695-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,275$62,425$67,725$53,715$61,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,450$0$8,240
Total Invoice$54,495$58,320$62,520$57,176$64,653
Adjustments for Features-738-7380-7,164-6,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,757$57,582$62,520$50,012$57,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,763$0$7,664

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

Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim528i535i550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$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$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$4,100$11,795$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$0$7,695$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments-738-7380-7,164-6,977

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length193.1 in162.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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