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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,315

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,967

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $5,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLK
TrimRS 5SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $77,900 $67,500
Base Invoice $72,448 $62,775
Navigation Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Wind blocker, small   350
Proximity key   650
Carbon fiber trim   2,250
Navigation Package 3,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Wind blocker, small   326
Proximity key   605
Carbon fiber trim   2,093
Options (change) 3,925 8,940
Options (change) 3,652 8,317
Destination 895 875
Total Price $82,720 $77,315
Total Invoice $76,995 $71,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLK
TrimRS 5SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine450hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$82,720$77,315
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,005$77,315
Total Invoice$76,995$71,967
Adjustments for Features-6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,329$71,967

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLK
TrimRS 5SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,725$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6660

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLK
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 Weight4,372 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Room46.8 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 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested106559%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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