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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: $54,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,932

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550  
Wood trim 990 990        
Proximity key 650 650 650 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350 1,750
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Premium Package 2       4,900 4,900  
App support       250 250 250
iPod integration           400
Heated front seats           500
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500  
Wood trim 921 921        
Proximity key 605 605 605 910 910 910
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230 1,595
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Premium Package 2       4,460 4,460  
App support       230 230 230
iPod integration           365
Heated front seats           455
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 10,890 10,120 6,540 10,750 9,850 4,250
Options (change) 10,130 9,414 6,084 9,790 8,970 3,875
Destination 905 905 905 875 875 875
Total Price $54,695 $66,425 $75,435 $56,675 $60,825 $65,325
Total Invoice $50,932 $61,841 $70,220 $52,310 $56,135 $60,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$54,695$66,425$75,435$56,675$60,825$65,325
Adjustments for Features-4,120-5,270-6,195-800-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,575$61,155$69,240$55,875$60,025$65,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,665$0$4,150$9,450
Total Invoice$50,932$61,841$70,220$52,310$56,135$60,335
Adjustments for Features-3,837-4,906-5,767-738-7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,095$56,935$64,453$51,572$55,397$60,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$17,358$0$3,825$8,763

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

Model Year201320132013201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,695$10,845$11,770$6,375$6,375$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$5,270$6,195$800$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,837-4,906-5,767-738-7380

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,815 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 SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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