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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: $61,955

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,679

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $57,220 $48,267
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   750
Wood trim   650
Upgraded leather upholstery   610
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   976
Multimedia Package   2,650
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   698
Wood trim   604
Upgraded leather upholstery   567
Options (change) 350 9,180
Options (change) 320 8,537
Destination 895 875
Total Price $63,245 $61,955
Total Invoice $58,435 $57,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$63,245$61,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,245$58,385
Total Invoice$58,435$57,679
Adjustments for Features0-3,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,435$54,355

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

Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim550iSLK350
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 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,425$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,324

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20122010
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.3,295 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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