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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: $63,225

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,420

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $60,200
Base Invoice $57,195 $55,585
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
Multicontour seats   1,300
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
Multicontour seats   1,185
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,575 2,150
Options (change) 4,255 1,960
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $63,225
Total Invoice $63,525 $58,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,607
Model Year20062011
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$68,150$63,225
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,470$63,225
Total Invoice$63,525$58,420
Adjustments for Features-2,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,027$58,420

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

Model Year20062011
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,795$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4980

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

Model Year20062011
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length160.7 in193.1 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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