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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: $55,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,858

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG530i540i540dM550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850          
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550            
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750          
Multicontour seats       750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces       1,450        
Premium Tier       2,300 2,300 2,300    
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150  
Heated front seats             500  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650          
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372            
Lighting Package 976 976 976          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 505 505 505    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698          
Multicontour seats       690 690 690    
Leather seating surfaces       1,335        
Premium Tier       2,115 2,115 2,115    
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140 140  
Heated front seats             455  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 7,920 7,920 5,370 5,200 3,750 3,750 650 0
Options (change) 7,366 7,366 4,994 4,785 3,450 3,450 595 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $55,695 $60,695 $73,895 $58,595 $62,445 $66,745 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $51,858 $56,508 $68,854 $55,190 $58,785 $62,785 $70,530 $98,095

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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: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,644
Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG530i540i540dM550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$55,695$60,695$73,895$58,595$62,445$66,745$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,650-730-730-2,680-4,730-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,695$59,645$72,245$57,865$61,715$64,065$70,315$98,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$3,850$6,200$12,450$40,150
Total Invoice$51,858$56,508$68,854$55,190$58,785$62,785$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,537-688-687-2,521-4,445-6,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,858$55,530$67,317$54,502$58,098$60,264$66,085$91,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$15,459$0$3,596$5,762$11,583$37,422

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

Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG530i540i540dM550iM5
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$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700 
4WD       $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500$500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit  $0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750     
Rear spoiler  $200   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
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
Gesture control system   $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$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$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
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750  
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     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500     
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
Metal pedals$75$75$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options       $0
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,595$9,645$10,245$9,325$9,325$11,275$13,325$15,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,650$730$730$2,680$4,730$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,537-688-687-2,521-4,445-6,171

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

Model Year20102018
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.1 in
Length160.7 in194.6 in
Width70.4 in73.5 in
Height51.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft318.7 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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

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