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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,565 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||||||
| Difference: $3,390 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,735 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||||||
| Difference: $2,730 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $49,500 | $55,100 | $56,600 | $61,400 | $63,900 | $92,900 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $45,720 | $50,870 | $52,250 | $56,670 | $58,970 | $85,650 |
| Appearance Package | 1,300 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||||||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | ||||||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | ||||||
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| 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 | |||||||
| Appearance Package | 1,209 | 930 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | ||||||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | ||||||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 232 | 232 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | ||||||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| 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) | 10,540 | 10,240 | 8,680 | 2,930 | 2,930 | 2,930 | 2,380 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,800 | 9,521 | 7,900 | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,170 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $55,565 | $60,565 | $59,105 | $58,955 | $60,455 | $65,255 | $67,205 | $95,125 |
| Total Invoice | $51,735 | $56,384 | $54,545 | $54,465 | $55,845 | $60,265 | $62,065 | $87,875 |
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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: $5,495 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,639 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $55,565 | $60,565 | $59,105 | $58,955 | $60,455 | $65,255 | $67,205 | $95,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,030 | -4,080 | -1,075 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,550 | -3,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,535 | $56,485 | $58,030 | $58,955 | $60,455 | $65,255 | $65,655 | $91,475 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $925 | $2,425 | $7,225 | $7,625 | $33,445 |
| Total Invoice | $51,735 | $56,384 | $54,545 | $54,465 | $55,845 | $60,265 | $62,065 | $87,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,821 | -3,798 | -992 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,431 | -3,372 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,914 | $52,586 | $53,553 | $54,465 | $55,845 | $60,265 | $60,634 | $84,503 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,672 | $0 | $912 | $2,292 | $6,712 | $7,081 | $30,950 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $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 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $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 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||||||
| 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 headliner | $650 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,695 | $9,745 | $6,740 | $5,665 | $5,665 | $5,665 | $7,215 | $9,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,030 | $4,080 | $1,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,550 | $3,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,821 | -3,798 | -992 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,431 | -3,372 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2640 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2640 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
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