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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,770

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,061

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Lighting Package 990 990 990      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 3,200 3,200  
Interior Trim Package 710 710        
Tires, run-flat 260 260        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Heated front seats 690 690   500 500 500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430      
Satellite radio     500      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar           750
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Lighting Package 921 921 921      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,910 2,910  
Interior Trim Package 660 660        
Tires, run-flat 242 242        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Heated front seats 642 642   455 455 455
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,730 1,730 1,730
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400      
Satellite radio     465      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685 1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar           685
Options (change) 10,095 10,095 5,005 8,045 8,045 5,745
Options (change) 9,389 9,389 4,655 7,320 7,320 5,230
Destination 775 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $53,770 $57,820 $68,580 $56,370 $58,270 $62,770
Total Invoice $50,061 $53,828 $63,925 $52,025 $53,630 $57,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,767
Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$53,770$57,820$68,580$56,370$58,270$62,770
Adjustments for Features-820-820-895-1,040-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,950$57,000$67,685$55,330$57,230$62,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$1,900$7,440
Total Invoice$50,061$53,828$63,925$52,025$53,630$57,940
Adjustments for Features-763-763-834-960-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,298$53,065$63,091$51,065$52,673$57,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,793$0$1,608$6,875

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down     $50
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
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   
Total Value of Features$9,345$9,345$9,420$9,565$9,565$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$820$895$1,040$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-763-834-960-9570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062009
ModelSLKX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in115.5 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in76.1 in
Height51.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested121544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested121544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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