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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: $54,715

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,944

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelX5X5X5SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000      
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
iPod integration 400 400   375 375 375
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
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  
Automatic climate control, front       720 720 720
CD changer, remote       450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Appearance Package         1,000  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820      
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135      
iPod integration 365 365   349 349 349
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Premium II Package       3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package       911 911  
Lighting Package       939 939 939
Tires, run-flat       232 232  
Automatic climate control, front       670 670 670
CD changer, remote       418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659 659
Appearance Package         930  
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 8,545 9,690 10,690 5,875
Options (change) 8,910 8,910 7,770 9,009 9,939 5,462
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,120 $60,020 $65,570 $54,715 $61,015 $71,250
Total Invoice $53,615 $55,220 $60,480 $50,944 $56,802 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelX5X5X5SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$58,120$60,020$65,570$54,715$61,015$71,250
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,195-1,1950-1,350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,925$58,825$64,375$54,715$59,665$70,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,450$0$4,950$15,385
Total Invoice$53,615$55,220$60,480$50,944$56,802$66,413
Adjustments for Features-1,102-1,099-1,1020-1,257-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,513$54,121$59,378$50,944$55,545$65,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,608$6,865$0$4,601$14,397

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelX5X5X5SLKSLKSLK
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$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$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals   $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   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,065$9,065$9,065$7,870$9,220$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,195$1,195$0$1,350$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-1,099-1,1020-1,257-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092008
ModelX5SLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.5 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in160.7 in
Width76.1 in70.4 in
Height69.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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