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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: $54,500

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,747

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Wood trim 350 500 325 325  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Wind blocker, small     350 350 350
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670
Wood trim 325 466 302 302  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Wind blocker, small     326 326 326
Options (change) 11,025 7,275 10,045 5,885 4,120
Options (change) 10,254 6,769 9,342 5,473 3,833
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $54,500 $67,450 $57,970 $66,010 $77,645
Total Invoice $50,747 $62,794 $53,977 $61,454 $72,276

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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: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $730
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8S7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,500$67,450$57,970$66,010$77,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-2,685-2,485-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$65,300$55,285$63,525$74,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,800$0$8,240$19,225
Total Invoice$50,747$62,794$53,977$61,454$72,276
Adjustments for Features0-2,002-2,500-2,313-2,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,747$60,792$51,477$59,141$69,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,045$0$7,664$17,881

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

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLKSLKSLK
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
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   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
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$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,375$10,525$11,060$10,860$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$2,685$2,485$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002-2,500-2,313-2,918

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

Model Year20122016
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, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested319076%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194082%
Total Not Requested42518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested129090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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