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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,265

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,526

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $52,180 $59,450
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550  
Tires, run-flat 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900  
Appearance Package   1,000      
Premium Sound Package       1,400 1,400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 500  
Tires, run-flat 232 232      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,730  
Appearance Package   930      
Premium Sound Package       1,275 1,275
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 9,240 10,240 5,425 4,700 2,250
Options (change) 8,591 9,521 5,044 4,280 2,050
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 1,000
Total Price $54,265 $60,565 $70,800 $62,075 $68,525
Total Invoice $50,526 $56,384 $65,995 $57,335 $63,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,373
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$54,265$60,565$70,800$62,075$68,525
Adjustments for Features-1,680-3,030-2,8300-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,585$57,535$67,970$62,075$68,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,385$0$6,050
Total Invoice$50,526$56,384$65,995$57,335$63,375
Adjustments for Features-1,564-2,821-2,6380-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,962$53,563$63,357$57,335$63,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,395$0$5,670

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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$150   
No leather in second row$-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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,195$9,545$9,345$6,515$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$3,030$2,830$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,564-2,821-2,6380-370

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

Model Year20082011
ModelSLK5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in120.7 in
Length160.7 in196.8 in
Width70.4 in74.8 in
Height51.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft360.0 ft3

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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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested249083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested249083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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