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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,875 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300 | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,400 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,886 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300 | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,384 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 | $94,100 | $47,650 | $53,300 |
| Base Invoice | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $57,810 | $61,675 | $87,250 | $44,314 | $49,569 |
| M Sport Line | 3,250 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 690 | 690 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,890 | 2,890 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,070 | 1,070 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 630 | 630 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||||||
| M Sport Line | 2,960 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 642 | 642 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,688 | 2,688 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 586 | 586 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,280 | 2,430 | 2,430 | 2,430 | 1,880 | 0 | 9,350 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 7,540 | 2,215 | 2,215 | 2,215 | 1,715 | 0 | 8,697 | 8,697 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $59,475 | $59,275 | $60,775 | $65,525 | $69,175 | $96,395 | $57,875 | $63,525 |
| Total Invoice | $55,400 | $55,270 | $56,650 | $61,020 | $64,385 | $89,545 | $53,886 | $59,141 |
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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: $3,470 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,255 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,475 | $59,275 | $60,775 | $65,525 | $69,175 | $96,395 | $57,875 | $63,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -950 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,550 | -4,475 | -2,820 | -3,870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,525 | $59,275 | $60,775 | $65,525 | $66,625 | $91,920 | $55,055 | $59,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $750 | $2,250 | $7,000 | $8,100 | $33,395 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Total Invoice | $55,400 | $55,270 | $56,650 | $61,020 | $64,385 | $89,545 | $53,886 | $59,141 |
| Adjustments for Features | -885 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,373 | -4,157 | -2,626 | -3,603 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,515 | $55,270 | $56,650 | $61,020 | $62,012 | $85,388 | $51,260 | $55,538 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $755 | $2,135 | $6,505 | $7,497 | $30,873 | $0 | $4,278 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $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 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 headliner | $650 | |||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,850 | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 | $8,450 | $10,375 | $8,720 | $9,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $4,475 | $2,820 | $3,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -885 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,373 | -4,157 | -2,626 | -3,603 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 990 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2140 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 990 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2140 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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