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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: $51,595

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,205

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $2,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $42,500 $53,600 $71,100
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $38,855 $48,955 $64,880
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Heating Package 980 980        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800 1,800 1,800
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Appearance Package   1,000        
Cold Weather Package       750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors       350    
Sport Package       2,500 1,600  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750 750  
Xenon HID headlights       800    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Heating Package 911 911        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,640 1,640 1,640
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659      
Appearance Package   930        
Cold Weather Package       685 685  
Auto-dimming mirrors       320    
Sport Package       2,275 1,455  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685 685  
Xenon HID headlights       730    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 8,615 9,615 5,050 8,400 4,900 1,800
Options (change) 8,010 8,940 4,695 7,655 4,465 1,640
Destination 875 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,640 $59,940 $70,425 $51,595 $59,195 $73,595
Total Invoice $49,945 $55,803 $65,646 $47,205 $54,115 $67,215

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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: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $645
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 10?, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$53,640$59,940$70,425$51,595$59,195$73,595
Adjustments for Features-3,635-4,985-4,9350-1,500-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,005$54,955$65,490$51,595$57,695$69,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,485$0$6,100$17,600
Total Invoice$49,945$55,803$65,646$47,205$54,115$67,215
Adjustments for Features-3,385-4,641-4,6000-1,371-4,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,560$51,162$61,046$47,205$52,744$63,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,602$14,486$0$5,539$15,991

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0i4.4i4.8is
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$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Sunshades, second row     $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Panoramic sunroof     $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   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  $100
Cassette player   $50$50$50
CD player$125$125$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
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
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,760$10,110$10,060$5,125$6,625$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$4,985$4,935$0$1,500$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,385-4,641-4,6000-1,371-4,019

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length160.7 in183.7 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested184062%
Total Not Requested115038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested184062%
Total Not Requested115038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested37543%
Total Not Requested50057%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested37543%
Total Not Requested50057%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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