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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: $74,065

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $18,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,943

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $16,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $90,200
Base Invoice $62,775 $83,165
Lighting Package 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,690 0
Options (change) 5,293 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $74,065 $92,425
Total Invoice $68,943 $85,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,281
Model Year20122013
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$74,065$92,425
Adjustments for Features-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,020$92,425
Total Invoice$68,943$85,390
Adjustments for Features-2,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,109$85,390

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLK5-Series
TrimSLK55 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,020$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8340

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length162.8 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%

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