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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: $58,795

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,415

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $1,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim540iSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,450 $50,950
Base Invoice $53,180 $47,384
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium I Package   2,950
Lighting Package   1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980
Heating Package   990
Automatic climate control, front   730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Premium I Package   2,744
Lighting Package   958
Multimedia Package   2,771
Heating Package   921
Automatic climate control, front   679
Options (change) 1,350 9,400
Options (change) 1,240 8,743
Destination 995 875
Total Price $58,795 $61,225
Total Invoice $55,415 $57,002

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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: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim540iSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$58,795$61,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,795$58,280
Total Invoice$55,415$57,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,415$54,260

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

Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesSLK
Trim540iSLK350
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,742

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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 Year20172009
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in95.7 in
Length194.6 in160.7 in
Width73.5 in70.4 in
Height58.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.79.8 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

Premium I 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 seat150No
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested199085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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