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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: $55,620

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,340

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $2,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070      
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Wood trim 690 690      
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Technology Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 2,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 995 995      
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Wood trim 642 642      
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Technology Package     2,365 2,365 2,365
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,000
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
HD radio     320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 7,295 7,295 5,895
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 6,635 6,635 5,360
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $55,620 $57,520 $62,920
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $51,340 $52,945 $58,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$57,875$63,525$55,620$57,520$62,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-455-455-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,875$62,475$55,165$57,065$62,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$1,900$7,400
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$51,340$52,945$58,070
Adjustments for Features0-978-420-419-328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,886$58,163$50,920$52,526$57,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0$1,606$6,822

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelSLKSLKX5X5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Wind blocker, small$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   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Total Value of Features$8,185$9,235$8,640$8,640$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$455$455$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-420-419-328

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112009
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222581%
Total Not Requested51519%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested51532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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