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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: $54,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,294

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,450 $59,050 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $39,479 $54,917 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
S Line Package 2,450        
Prestige Package 8,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710
Navigation Package   2,450      
Wood trim   500      
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package     980 980  
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Navigation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Appearance Package       1,000  
S Line Package 2,279        
Prestige Package 8,092        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 659 659 659
Navigation Package   2,279      
Wood trim   466      
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package     911 911  
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Navigation system     1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
iPod integration     349 349 349
Appearance Package       930  
Options (change) 11,625 3,425 8,990 9,990 5,425
Options (change) 10,814 3,188 8,359 9,289 5,044
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,950 $63,350 $54,015 $60,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $51,168 $58,980 $50,294 $56,152 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $241
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8S7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,950$63,350$54,015$60,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features-680-2,0800-1,350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,270$61,270$54,015$58,965$69,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$51,168$58,980$50,294$56,152$65,995
Adjustments for Features-633-1,9370-1,257-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,535$57,043$50,294$54,895$64,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,508$0$4,601$14,489

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

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,465$10,865$8,785$10,135$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$2,080$0$1,350$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-633-1,9370-1,257-1,212

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

Model Year20112008
ModelA5 / S5SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length182.1 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height54.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.29.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested146536%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested235079%
Total Not Requested64021%
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 lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested235079%
Total Not Requested64021%
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 lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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