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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: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA8SLK
TrimA8SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,750 $65,700
Base Invoice $73,237 $61,101
Leather door panel trim 750  
Lighting Package   1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   730
Leather door panel trim 699  
Lighting Package   958
Multimedia Package   2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   679
Options (change) 750 5,460
Options (change) 699 5,078
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $80,375 $73,035
Total Invoice $74,811 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,589
Model Year20122009
ModelA8SLK
TrimA8SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$80,375$73,035
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,195$73,035
Total Invoice$74,811$68,054
Adjustments for Features-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,643$68,054

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122009
ModelA8SLK
TrimA8SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,200$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122009
ModelA8SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.2 in160.7 in
Width76.7 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.29.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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