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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: $54,065

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,344

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $52,620 $60,900
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550  
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Wood trim 990 990      
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500  
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Wood trim 921 921      
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320  
Options (change) 10,690 9,920 6,340 1,400 500
Options (change) 9,944 9,228 5,898 1,275 455
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $54,065 $65,595 $74,715 $59,295 $68,395
Total Invoice $50,344 $61,067 $69,548 $54,790 $63,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,002
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$54,065$65,595$74,715$59,295$68,395
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,895-4,8200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,320$61,700$69,895$59,295$67,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,575$0$8,700
Total Invoice$50,344$61,067$69,548$54,790$63,250
Adjustments for Features-2,556-3,626-4,4870-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,788$57,441$65,061$54,790$62,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,273$0$8,090

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,370$10,520$11,445$6,625$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,895$4,820$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,556-3,626-4,4870-370

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

Model Year20122012
ModelSLK5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in120.7 in
Length162.8 in196.8 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 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
6.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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