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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: $55,555

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $20,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,731

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $19,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $39,525 $50,964
Wood trim     0 990 990
Lighting Package       1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package       2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package       2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package       990 990
Special order charge       250 250
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     0 921 921
Lighting Package       1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package       2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package       921 921
Special order charge       233 233
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
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,180 11,410
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,331 10,615
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $75,995 $84,795 $113,395 $55,555 $67,085
Total Invoice $70,739 $78,923 $105,522 $51,731 $62,454

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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: $19,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,468
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$75,995$84,795$113,395$55,555$67,085
Adjustments for Features-580-580-6,3550-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,415$84,215$107,040$55,555$65,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$31,625$0$10,380
Total Invoice$70,739$78,923$105,522$51,731$62,454
Adjustments for Features-540-540-5,9140-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,199$78,383$99,608$51,731$61,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$29,409$0$9,652

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

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,725$9,725$15,500$9,145$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$580$6,355$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-540-5,9140-1,071

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8SLK
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 Weight4,366 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 Legroom37.7 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
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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