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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,570

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $25,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,468

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $23,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelA8SLKSLK
TrimA8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,050 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $72,587 $40,874 $53,615
Convenience Package 2,350    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,950 2,950
Leather door panel trim 750    
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Analog clock   250 250
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim   325 325
Convenience Package 2,185    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,744 2,744
Leather door panel trim 699    
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Analog clock   233 233
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 6,100 14,695 13,925
Options (change) 5,674 13,669 12,953
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $85,025 $59,570 $72,500
Total Invoice $79,136 $55,468 $67,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,175
Model Year201120152015
ModelA8SLKSLK
TrimA8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$85,025$59,570$72,500
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,025$59,025$70,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$79,136$55,468$67,493
Adjustments for Features0-507-1,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,136$54,961$65,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,954

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201120152015
ModelA8SLKSLK
TrimA8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,600$9,145$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-1,578

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112015
ModelA8SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.2 in162.8 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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