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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: $59,320

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,235

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i540iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $40,874 $53,615
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720 720
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Proximity key     650 650
Wood trim     325 325
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 670 670
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Proximity key     605 605
Wood trim     302 302
Options (change) 9,550 8,200 14,445 13,675
Options (change) 8,785 7,545 13,436 12,720
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $61,745 $65,645 $59,320 $72,250
Total Invoice $58,075 $61,720 $55,235 $67,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i540iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4335hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$61,745$65,645$59,320$72,250
Adjustments for Features-500-370-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,695$65,645$58,950$70,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$11,780
Total Invoice$58,075$61,720$55,235$67,260
Adjustments for Features-470-345-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,028$61,720$54,890$65,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0$10,955

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

Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i540iSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,750$10,700$11,070$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$370$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-345-1,415

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in95.7 in
Length194.6 in162.8 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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