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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: $53,340

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,661

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Interior Trim Package 710 710              
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 2,600          
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300              
Lighting Package 990 990 990            
Tires, run-flat 260 260              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550 550 550    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925            
Navigation system 1,200 1,200              
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700              
Heated front seats 690 690   500 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio     500            
M Sport Line       3,250          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Wood trim                 0
Rear spoiler                 0
Interior Trim Package 660 660              
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,365          
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209              
Lighting Package 921 921 921            
Tires, run-flat 242 242              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 500 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860            
Navigation system 1,116 1,116              
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581              
Heated front seats 642 642   455 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio     465            
M Sport Line       2,960          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type       985 985 985 985 985  
Wood trim                 0
Rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 8,780 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 7,995 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $59,975 $59,775 $61,275 $66,025 $69,675 $96,395
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $55,855 $55,725 $57,105 $61,475 $64,840 $89,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,502
Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$59,975$59,775$61,275$66,025$69,675$96,395
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,305-2,380-900000-2,500-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,035$55,085$65,770$59,075$59,775$61,275$66,025$67,175$92,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$700$2,200$6,950$8,100$33,745
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$55,855$55,725$57,105$61,475$64,840$89,545
Adjustments for Features-2,146-2,146-2,218-838000-2,327-3,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,515$51,282$61,307$55,017$55,725$57,105$61,475$62,513$86,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,792$0$708$2,088$6,458$7,496$31,207

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

Model Year200620062006201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350   $350$350
Proximity key   $250   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250$250
Rearview camera       $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0     
Body kit  $0$0    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750      
Rear spoiler  $200     $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250     $250$250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$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$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150     $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat       $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat       $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0      
Wood trim$300$300      $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,195$9,195$9,270$7,790$6,890$6,890$6,890$9,390$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,305$2,380$900$0$0$0$2,500$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,146-2,146-2,218-838000-2,327-3,321

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

Model Year20062016
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length160.7 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 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 SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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