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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: $63,625

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,785

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $60,200
Base Invoice $58,776 $55,585
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375 400
Multicontour seats   1,300
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Navigation system 1,116  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349 365
Multicontour seats   1,185
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,425 2,550
Options (change) 5,044 2,325
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $63,625
Total Invoice $65,995 $58,785

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,547
Model Year20082011
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,800$63,625
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,870$63,625
Total Invoice$65,995$58,785
Adjustments for Features-3,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,332$58,785

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

Model Year20082011
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,070$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6630

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

Model Year20082011
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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