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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: $54,265 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | |||||||
| Difference: $6,130 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $103,500 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | 250 | 250 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 1,000 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 659 | 659 | 659 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | 232 | 232 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 930 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,200 | 3,750 | 650 | 0 | 9,240 | 10,240 | 5,425 |
| Options (change) | 4,785 | 3,450 | 595 | 0 | 8,591 | 9,521 | 5,044 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $60,395 | $64,195 | $78,445 | $105,495 | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,026 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,395 | $64,195 | $78,445 | $105,495 | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -445 | -445 | -4,445 | -6,295 | 0 | -1,350 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,950 | $63,750 | $74,000 | $99,200 | $54,265 | $59,215 | $69,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,800 | $14,050 | $39,250 | $0 | $4,950 | $15,385 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $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 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,365 | $9,365 | $13,365 | $15,215 | $8,920 | $10,270 | $10,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $445 | $445 | $4,445 | $6,295 | $0 | $1,350 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -43 | -31 | -90 | -119 | 0 | -1,257 | -1,072 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 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 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | 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 |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2640 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | 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 |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2640 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
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