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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: $53,720

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $66,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,012

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $62,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200720072007
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 700 700 700
Navigation system 2,100   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium II Package     3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package     970 970  
Lighting Package     1,000 1,000 1,000
CD changer, remote     440 440 440
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front     710 710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 650 650 650
Navigation system 1,953   1,116 1,116 1,116
Premium II Package     3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package     902 902  
Lighting Package     930 930 930
CD changer, remote     409 409 409
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front     660 660 660
Options (change) 2,750 650 9,595 9,595 6,375
Options (change) 2,558 605 8,921 8,921 5,927
Destination 1,200 1,200 775 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $120,250 $150,850 $53,720 $57,770 $70,950
Total Invoice $112,064 $140,585 $50,012 $53,778 $66,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,781
Model Year20102010200720072007
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8525hp V10228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$120,250$150,850$53,720$57,770$70,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-5,080-5,080-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,250$149,310$48,640$52,690$64,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,060$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$112,064$140,585$50,012$53,778$66,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-4,729-4,729-5,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,064$139,150$45,283$49,049$60,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,086$0$3,766$14,898

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102010200720072007
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera $200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
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 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,290$9,830$9,830$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$5,080$5,080$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435-4,729-4,729-5,946

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102007
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 SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested104040%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested104040%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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