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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: $77,255

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $27,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,913

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $26,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $102,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $96,100 $65,937
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Multimedia Package   2,330
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Multimedia Package   2,167
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 0 5,430
Options (change) 0 5,051
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $104,595 $77,255
Total Invoice $98,095 $71,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,513
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine600hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$104,595$77,255
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,815$77,255
Total Invoice$98,095$71,913
Adjustments for Features-1,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,426$71,913

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

Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesSLK
TrimM5SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,000$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6690

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,370 lb.3,583 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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%

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