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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: $63,745

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,890

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $7,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $63,200
Base Invoice $57,220 $58,776
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,010
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Automatic climate control, front   720
Navigation system   1,200
Premium II Package   1,410
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   939
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659
iPod integration   349
Automatic climate control, front   670
Navigation system   1,116
Premium II Package   1,311
Options (change) 850 5,425
Options (change) 775 5,044
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $63,745 $70,800
Total Invoice $58,890 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,698
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,745$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$67,145
Total Invoice$58,890$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,890$62,588

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

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,407

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

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length193.1 in160.7 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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