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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: $57,645

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $67,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,675

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $62,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,200 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $106,206 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720 720 720
Navigation system 2,000      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500     2,250
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Premium 3 Package       1,295
Premium Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,860      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325     2,093
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Premium 3 Package       1,204
Options (change) 7,250 9,720 5,560 7,315
Options (change) 6,743 9,040 5,171 6,804
Destination 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $124,750 $57,645 $65,685 $80,840
Total Invoice $116,249 $53,675 $61,152 $75,247

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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: $75,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,493
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
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$124,750$57,645$65,685$80,840
Adjustments for Features0-8,505-8,305-10,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,750$49,140$57,380$70,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$21,045
Total Invoice$116,249$53,675$61,152$75,247
Adjustments for Features0-7,919-7,732-9,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,249$45,756$53,420$65,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$19,573

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.2SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
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 
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,890$13,395$13,195$15,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505$8,305$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,919-7,732-9,918

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested104044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested111574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested104044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested61543%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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