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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: $15,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $14,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $83,165 $67,518
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
App support 250  
Wood trim 0  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
App support 230  
Wood trim 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,150 5,065
Options (change) 1,960 4,711
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $94,575 $78,590
Total Invoice $87,350 $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: $20,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,008
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine560hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,575$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,575$74,495
Total Invoice$87,350$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-3,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,350$69,342

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

Model Year20132016
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 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,975$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,812

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,387 lb.3,528 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 M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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