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

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

Lowest Total Price: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $26,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $24,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,600 $102,600
Base Invoice $67,518 $96,100
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,065 0
Options (change) 4,711 0
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $78,590 $104,595
Total Invoice $73,154 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,350
Model Year20162018
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-19
Total Price$78,590$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,590$103,965
Total Invoice$73,154$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,154$97,504

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimAMG SLK55M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,870$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.1 in
Length162.8 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height51.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested121584%
Total Not Requested22516%

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