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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: $57,875

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $31,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,886

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $28,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLK5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $83,900
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $77,370
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 690 690 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood trim 642 642 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 1,345
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 1,220
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $89,070
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $82,415

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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: $33,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,494
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLK5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionM6T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$57,875$63,525$89,070
Adjustments for Features-2,110-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,765$60,365$89,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$82,415
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,921$56,199$82,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLK5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,210$9,260$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,965-2,9420

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.7 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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 seat150No
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 seat150No
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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