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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: $56,600

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,701

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $40,478 $52,289
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Wood trim 350 500 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Wind blocker, small     350 350
Proximity key     650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Wood trim 325 466 302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Wind blocker, small     326 326
Proximity key     605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 13,125 9,375 13,875 13,105
Options (change) 12,208 8,723 12,907 12,191
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $56,600 $69,550 $58,325 $70,255
Total Invoice $52,701 $64,748 $54,310 $65,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,600$69,550$58,325$70,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-3,060-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,600$67,400$55,265$66,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,800$0$10,780
Total Invoice$52,701$64,748$54,310$65,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,002-2,849-3,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,701$62,746$51,461$61,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,045$0$10,025

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
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
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
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
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$10,700$11,610$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$3,060$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002-2,849-3,919

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA5 / S5SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length182.1 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested344082%
Total Not Requested77518%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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