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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,010

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $17,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,017

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $16,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8S8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $40,478 $52,289
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690   990 990
Satellite radio 550 550    
Leather door panel trim 750      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Driver Assistance Package   1,400    
Heated steering wheel   300    
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641   921 921
Satellite radio 490 501    
Leather door panel trim 698      
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Driver Assistance Package   1,303    
Heated steering wheel   281    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 4,090 4,350 13,560 12,790
Options (change) 3,782 4,038 12,614 11,898
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $75,555 $100,525 $58,010 $69,940
Total Invoice $70,298 $93,684 $54,017 $65,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,270
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8S8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp V8450hp V10201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$75,555$100,525$58,010$69,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,210-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,555$99,475$54,800$65,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,920$0$10,780
Total Invoice$70,298$93,684$54,017$65,112
Adjustments for Features0-979-2,989-4,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,298$92,705$51,028$61,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,407$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8S8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,200$11,360$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,210$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979-2,989-4,059

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in95.7 in
Length199.3 in162.8 in
Width74.6 in71.5 in
Height56.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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