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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: $58,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,905

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $3,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $48,295 $53,180
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700 700
Wood trim 325 325    
Proximity key 650 650    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,300 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Heated front seats     500 500
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645 645
Wood trim 302 302    
Proximity key 605 605    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290 1,290
Premium Package     2,115 1,795
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920  
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 14,515 13,745 9,550 8,200
Options (change) 13,502 12,786 8,785 7,545
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $58,965 $70,895 $61,745 $65,645
Total Invoice $54,905 $66,000 $58,075 $61,720

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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: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,654
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,965$70,895$61,745$65,645
Adjustments for Features-570-1,720-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,395$69,175$61,695$65,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$3,950
Total Invoice$54,905$66,000$58,075$61,720
Adjustments for Features-531-1,601-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,374$64,399$58,028$61,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0$3,692

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

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK250SLK350530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,395$12,545$10,875$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$1,720$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-531-1,601-470

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

Model Year20142017
ModelSLK5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.1 in
Length162.8 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height51.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.7 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
6.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%

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