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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,610

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,064

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelX5X5SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0si4.8iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Premium Package 2,850 1,850      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600      
HD radio 350 350      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 650 650 650
iPod integration 400 400      
Becker Map Pilot     800 800 800
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Wood trim     325 325  
Premium Package 2,595 1,685      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365      
HD radio 320 320      
Proximity key 910 910 605 605 605
iPod integration 365 365      
Becker Map Pilot     744 744 744
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Wood trim     302 302  
Options (change) 7,200 6,200 6,735 5,965 3,900
Options (change) 6,555 5,645 6,265 5,549 3,628
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $54,225 $61,825 $51,610 $64,540 $75,725
Total Invoice $50,065 $57,065 $48,064 $60,089 $70,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,179
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelX5X5SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0si4.8iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6350hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,225$61,825$51,610$64,540$75,725
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,265-2,415-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,225$61,475$50,345$62,125$71,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$11,780$21,425
Total Invoice$50,065$57,065$48,064$60,089$70,490
Adjustments for Features0-323-1,178-2,248-3,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,065$56,742$46,886$57,841$66,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0$10,955$19,922

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelX5X5SLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0si4.8iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,705$8,055$8,970$10,120$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,265$2,415$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-1,178-2,248-3,682

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082015
ModelX5SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested212587%
Total Not Requested31513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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