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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: $53,340

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,661

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $5,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim528i535i535d550iM5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
M Sport Line 3,150              
Premium Package 2,600         1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550     690 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500   690 690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler         0      
Lighting Package           990 990 990
Interior Trim Package           710 710  
Comfort Package           1,300 1,300  
Tires, run-flat           260 260  
Bluetooth cell phone link           925 925 925
Navigation system           1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package           1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio               500
M Sport Line 2,865              
Premium Package 2,365         1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500     642 642 642
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455   642 642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730        
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler         0      
Lighting Package           921 921 921
Interior Trim Package           660 660  
Comfort Package           1,209 1,209  
Tires, run-flat           242 242  
Bluetooth cell phone link           860 860 860
Navigation system           1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package           1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio               465
Options (change) 9,180 2,930 2,930 2,380 0 9,665 9,665 4,575
Options (change) 8,375 2,670 2,670 2,170 0 8,989 8,989 4,255
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,125 $59,525 $61,025 $68,275 $95,895 $53,340 $57,390 $68,150
Total Invoice $56,005 $55,495 $56,875 $63,555 $89,085 $49,661 $53,428 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,721
Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim528i535i535d550iM5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,125$59,525$61,025$68,275$95,895$53,340$57,390$68,150
Adjustments for Features-1,10000-1,900-3,425-2,580-2,580-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,025$59,525$61,025$66,375$92,470$50,760$54,810$65,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$2,000$7,350$33,445$0$4,050$14,735
Total Invoice$56,005$55,495$56,875$63,555$89,085$49,661$53,428$63,525
Adjustments for Features-1,02500-1,769-3,182-2,402-2,402-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,980$55,495$56,875$61,786$85,903$47,259$51,026$61,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$1,895$6,806$30,923$0$3,767$13,791

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

Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLKSLK
Trim528i535i535d550iM5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed automated manual    $1200   
6-speed manual     $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  $100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350       
Proximity key$250  $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250   
Rearview camera   $200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Body kit$0   $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200   $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Wood trim    $300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,615$6,615$8,515$10,040$9,195$9,195$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$0$1,900$3,425$2,580$2,580$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,02500-1,769-3,182-2,402-2,402-2,475

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

Model Year20152006
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length193.4 in160.7 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,210 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 Legroom35.3 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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