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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: $59,075

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,495

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490      
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325      
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package 2     4,900 4,900  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350 1,750
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
App support     250 250 250
iPod integration         400
Heated front seats         500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175      
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500  
Wood trim 302 302      
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package 2     4,460 4,460  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230 1,595
Proximity key     910 910 910
App support     230 230 230
iPod integration         365
Heated front seats         455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 13,485 9,325 13,150 12,250 6,650
Options (change) 12,541 8,672 11,975 11,155 6,060
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $61,410 $69,450 $59,075 $63,225 $67,725
Total Invoice $57,176 $64,653 $54,495 $58,320 $62,520

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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: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$61,410$69,450$59,075$63,225$67,725
Adjustments for Features-7,695-7,495-800-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$61,955$58,275$62,425$67,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$4,150$9,450
Total Invoice$57,176$64,653$54,495$58,320$62,520
Adjustments for Features-7,164-6,977-738-7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,012$57,676$53,757$57,582$62,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0$3,825$8,763

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

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSLKSLK5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSLK300SLK350528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Roll bar$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,795$11,595$4,900$4,900$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$7,495$800$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,164-6,977-738-7380

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

Model Year20162011
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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