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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: $46,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $11,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,144

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $10,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $44,314 $49,569
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000   630 630
Premium Package 1,850      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim   500 690 690
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Upgraded leather upholstery 930   586 586
Premium Package 1,721      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 670 670
Wood trim   466 642 642
Lighting Package     995 995
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 5,715 3,365 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 5,261 3,076 8,697 8,697
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,390 $55,940 $57,875 $63,525
Total Invoice $43,144 $52,117 $53,886 $59,141

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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: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,529
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,390$55,940$57,875$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,525-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,390$55,440$53,350$57,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0$4,600
Total Invoice$43,144$52,117$53,886$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-466-4,213-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,144$51,651$49,673$53,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,507$0$4,278

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

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5S5SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,575$8,600$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,525$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-4,213-5,190

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

Model Year20082011
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 seats200No
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 Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 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 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 operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested44021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 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 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 operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested44021%

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