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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: $55,565

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,735

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
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            
iPod integration 375 375            
Navigation system 1,200 1,200            
Premium Package     2,600          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
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            
iPod integration 349 349            
Navigation system 1,116 1,116            
Premium Package     2,365          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type     985 985 985 985 985  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 10,540 10,240 5,530 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 9,800 9,521 5,035 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,565 $60,565 $56,725 $59,775 $61,275 $66,025 $69,675 $96,395
Total Invoice $51,735 $56,384 $52,895 $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: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$55,565$60,565$56,725$59,775$61,275$66,025$69,675$96,395
Adjustments for Features-2,705-3,755-950000-2,550-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,860$56,810$55,775$59,775$61,275$66,025$67,125$92,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$4,000$5,500$10,250$11,350$36,345
Total Invoice$51,735$56,384$52,895$55,725$57,105$61,475$64,840$89,545
Adjustments for Features-2,519-3,496-886000-2,373-3,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,216$52,888$52,009$55,725$57,105$61,475$62,467$85,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$0$3,716$5,096$9,466$10,458$33,565

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

Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK280SLK350528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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   $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      
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 
Body kit       $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750      
Rear spoiler       $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
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250   $250$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$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
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$125$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$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,695$9,745$6,940$5,990$5,990$5,990$8,540$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$3,755$950$0$0$0$2,550$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,519-3,496-886000-2,373-3,971

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

Model Year20082016
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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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