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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: $55,045

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,258

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $42,685 $50,595
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Wood trim 990 990      
Proximity key 650 650 650 1,000 1,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850
Premium Package       2,850 1,850
Technology Package       2,600 2,600
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Heated front seats       500 500
iPod integration       400 400
HD radio       350 350
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Wood trim 921 921      
Proximity key 605 605 605 910 910
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685
Premium Package       2,595 1,685
Technology Package       2,365 2,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Heated front seats       455 455
iPod integration       365 365
HD radio       320 320
Options (change) 11,240 10,470 6,540 10,145 9,145
Options (change) 10,456 9,740 6,084 9,235 8,325
Destination 905 905 905 825 825
Total Price $55,045 $66,775 $75,435 $57,170 $64,770
Total Invoice $51,258 $62,167 $70,220 $52,745 $59,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,670
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$55,045$66,775$75,435$57,170$64,770
Adjustments for Features-1,270-2,420-3,1450-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,775$64,355$72,290$57,170$64,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,515$0$7,250
Total Invoice$51,258$62,167$70,220$52,745$59,745
Adjustments for Features-1,183-2,253-2,9280-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,075$59,914$67,292$52,745$59,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,217$0$6,677

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,710$10,860$11,585$8,440$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$2,420$3,145$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,183-2,253-2,9280-323

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132008
ModelSLKX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in115.5 in
Length162.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height51.2 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.0 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
6.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested212587%
Total Not Requested31513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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