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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: $56,955

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,029

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $1,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020142014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535d550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $58,970 $85,650
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850          
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550            
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050          
Wood trim 650 650           0
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750          
M Sport Line       3,150        
Premium Package       2,600        
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Rear spoiler               0
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650          
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372            
Lighting Package 976 976 976          
Wood trim 604 604           0
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500 500    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698          
M Sport Line       2,865        
Premium Package       2,365        
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type       985 985 985 985  
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 5,370 9,180 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 4,994 8,375 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,955 $61,955 $73,895 $59,605 $58,955 $60,455 $67,205 $95,125
Total Invoice $53,029 $57,679 $68,854 $55,020 $54,465 $55,845 $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 SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year20102010201020142014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535d550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$56,955$61,955$73,895$59,605$58,955$60,455$67,205$95,125
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,795-4,095-1,27500-1,550-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,210$58,160$69,800$58,330$58,955$60,455$65,655$91,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0$625$2,125$7,325$33,145
Total Invoice$53,029$57,679$68,854$55,020$54,465$55,845$62,065$87,875
Adjustments for Features-2,556-3,533-3,816-1,17700-1,431-3,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,473$54,146$65,038$53,843$54,465$55,845$60,634$84,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,565$0$622$2,002$6,791$30,660

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

Model Year20102010201020142014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i535d550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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
Power trunk closer   $350    
Proximity key   $250    
Remote app   $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
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera      $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $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
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250    
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound       $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25     
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Wood trim$300$300     $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,520$9,570$9,870$7,050$5,775$5,775$7,325$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,795$4,095$1,275$0$0$1,550$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,556-3,533-3,816-1,17700-1,431-3,372

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

Model Year20102014
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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