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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,645

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $63,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,886

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $59,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $109,000 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $101,370 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Convenience Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720 720 720
Navigation system 2,000      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Convenience Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,860      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Options (change) 6,150 10,840 10,070 5,890
Options (change) 5,720 10,084 9,368 5,479
Destination 1,000 905 905 905
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $54,645 $66,375 $74,785
Total Invoice $110,190 $50,886 $61,795 $69,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,712
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$118,250$54,645$66,375$74,785
Adjustments for Features0-7,955-9,105-9,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$46,690$57,270$65,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$18,665
Total Invoice$110,190$50,886$61,795$69,615
Adjustments for Features0-7,408-8,477-8,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$43,478$53,318$60,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,840$17,359

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,790$11,745$12,895$13,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,955$9,105$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,408-8,477-8,778

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
ModelR8SLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length174.5 in162.8 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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, leather250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%

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