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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: $54,570

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,195

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $45,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $42,230 $50,140
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900 1,900
iPod integration 375 375 375 400 400
Tires, run-flat 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Appearance Package   1,000      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,800 1,800
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750 750
Wood trim       500  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,730 1,730
iPod integration 349 349 349 365 365
Tires, run-flat 232 232      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Appearance Package   930      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,640 1,640
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685 685
Wood trim       455  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320  
Options (change) 9,690 10,690 5,875 7,895 5,945
Options (change) 9,009 9,939 5,462 7,190 5,415
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,715 $61,015 $71,250 $54,570 $61,220
Total Invoice $50,944 $56,802 $66,413 $50,195 $56,330

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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: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,527
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$54,715$61,015$71,250$54,570$61,220
Adjustments for Features-2,445-3,795-3,5950-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,270$57,220$67,655$54,570$60,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,385$0$6,275
Total Invoice$50,944$56,802$66,413$50,195$56,330
Adjustments for Features-2,276-3,533-3,3510-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,668$53,269$63,062$50,195$55,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,394$0$5,790

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,695$10,045$9,845$6,250$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$3,795$3,595$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,276-3,533-3,3510-345

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082007
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 ft375.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 mirror75No
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 seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%

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