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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: $54,650

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,889

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
S Line Plus Package 1,500        
Prestige Package 9,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Navigation Package   1,900      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
S Line Plus Package 1,397        
Prestige Package 8,556        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670
Navigation Package   1,768      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 11,175 2,375 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 10,396 2,211 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $54,650 $62,550 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $50,889 $58,236 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,106
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6228hp V6300hp 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)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,650$62,550$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features-690-1,3900-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,960$61,160$56,225$60,175$71,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$50,889$58,236$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features-643-1,2940-978-1,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,246$56,942$52,352$56,024$66,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,696$0$3,672$14,491

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

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Blind spot warning system$200    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,375$10,075$8,685$9,735$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$1,390$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-643-1,2940-978-1,211

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

Model Year20122009
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested251560%
Total Not Requested170040%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested205088%
Total Not Requested29012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested205088%
Total Not Requested29012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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