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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: $68,580

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $19,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $17,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $83,900
Base Invoice $57,195 $77,370
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
CD changer, remote 430  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
CD changer, remote 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,005 595
Options (change) 4,655 540
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $68,580 $88,320
Total Invoice $63,925 $81,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,879
Model Year20062008
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$68,580$88,320
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,360$88,320
Total Invoice$63,925$81,735
Adjustments for Features-2,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,856$81,735

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

Model Year20062008
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,745$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0690

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.7 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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