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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: $56,555

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $63,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,658

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $59,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelR8SLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,200 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $44,314 $49,569
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720 720
Navigation system 2,000    
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670 670
Navigation system 1,860    
Lighting Package   995 995
Multimedia Package   2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Options (change) 2,650 8,030 8,030
Options (change) 2,465 7,469 7,469
Destination 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,150 $56,555 $62,205
Total Invoice $111,971 $52,658 $57,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,709
Model Year200920112011
ModelR8SLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$120,150$56,555$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,150$50,760$55,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$111,971$52,658$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-5,396-6,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,971$47,262$51,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920112011
ModelR8SLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,700$9,495$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,396-6,373

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
ModelR8SLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length174.5 in160.7 in
Width75.0 in70.4 in
Height49.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.59.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested66531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested66531%

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