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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,119

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium Package 1,850   1,200 1,200 1,470
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690 690
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,200 1,200  
Wood trim   500      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Interior Trim Package     710 710  
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Satellite radio         500
Premium Package 1,721   1,116 1,116 1,367
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 642 642 642
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,116 1,116  
Wood trim   466      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Interior Trim Package     660 660  
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 8,915 3,365 9,835 9,835 5,005
Options (change) 8,236 3,076 9,147 9,147 4,655
Destination 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,590 $55,940 $53,510 $57,560 $68,580
Total Invoice $46,119 $52,117 $49,819 $53,586 $63,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $874
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,590$55,940$53,510$57,560$68,580
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,685-3,685-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$55,940$49,825$53,875$64,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$46,119$52,117$49,819$53,586$63,925
Adjustments for Features-6050-3,431-3,431-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,514$52,117$46,388$50,155$60,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,603$0$3,767$13,822

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,825$9,510$9,510$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,685$3,685$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-3,431-3,431-3,715

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082006
ModelA5 / S5SLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length182.1 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height54.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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