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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: $71,250

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $17,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,413

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $15,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $83,900
Base Invoice $58,776 $77,370
Lighting Package 1,010  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Navigation system 1,200  
CD changer, remote 450  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375 400
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 939  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Navigation system 1,116  
CD changer, remote 418  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349 365
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,875 995
Options (change) 5,462 905
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $71,250 $88,720
Total Invoice $66,413 $82,100

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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: $20,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,735
Model Year20082008
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$71,250$88,720
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,980$88,720
Total Invoice$66,413$82,100
Adjustments for Features-3,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,365$82,100

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

Model Year20082008
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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
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$8,870$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0480

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

Model Year20082008
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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