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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: $59,920

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $55,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,794

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $51,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimS8S8 PlusSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,900 $114,900 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $106,858 $106,858 $40,874 $53,615
Wood trim 0 0 325 325
Driver Assistance Package   2,100 2,950 2,950
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
Rear spoiler     350 350
Proximity key     650 650
Wood trim 0 0 302 302
Driver Assistance Package   1,954 2,744 2,744
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
Rear spoiler     326 326
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 0 2,100 15,045 14,275
Options (change) 0 1,954 13,995 13,279
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $115,825 $117,925 $59,920 $72,850
Total Invoice $107,783 $109,737 $55,794 $67,819

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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: $50,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,527
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimS8S8 PlusSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine520hp V8605hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/35-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$115,825$117,925$59,920$72,850
Adjustments for Features-5,870-5,6200-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,955$112,305$59,920$71,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$11,780
Total Invoice$107,783$109,737$55,794$67,819
Adjustments for Features-5,462-5,2300-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,321$104,507$55,794$66,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,186$0$10,954

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLKSLK
TrimS8S8 PlusSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
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$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,340$15,090$9,470$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$5,620$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,462-5,2300-1,071

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.6 in162.8 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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 Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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