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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: $59,127

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $2,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,317

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $2,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,400 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $50,340 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $43,710 $55,056
M Sport Design 4,900          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450     770  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720 720
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700      
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300      
Wood trim       0 325 325
Heated front seats       500    
Premium 2 Package         4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package         3,390  
Premium 3 Package         3,790 3,790
Rear spoiler         350 350
M Sport Design 4,510          
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335     716  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   670 670
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645      
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115      
Wood trim       0 302 302
Heated front seats       455    
Premium 2 Package         4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package         3,153  
Premium 3 Package         3,525 3,525
Rear spoiler         326 326
Options (change) 11,850 9,400 7,800 4,750 13,835 9,675
Options (change) 10,910 8,650 7,180 4,370 12,867 8,998
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,245 $59,127 $67,745 $80,195 $61,760 $69,800
Total Invoice $62,245 $55,317 $63,680 $75,285 $57,502 $64,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year201920192019201920162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6456hp V8241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$66,245$59,127$67,745$80,195$61,760$69,800
Adjustments for Features-5250-225-4,175-2,520-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,720$59,127$67,520$76,020$59,240$67,480
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$8,393$16,893$0$8,240
Total Invoice$62,245$55,317$63,680$75,285$57,502$64,979
Adjustments for Features-4930-211-3,919-2,346-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,752$55,317$63,469$71,366$55,156$62,819
Cost Above Minimum$6,435$0$8,152$16,049$0$7,663

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

Model Year201920192019201920162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLKSLK
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0  
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$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$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,950$9,425$9,650$13,600$11,945$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$225$4,175$2,520$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-4930-211-3,919-2,346-2,160

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

Model Year20192016
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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested226596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested3400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested226596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested3400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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