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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,440 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||||
| Difference: $83,835 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,557 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||||
| Difference: $78,196 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $127,700 | $162,700 | $43,525 | $56,225 | $68,925 |
| Base Invoice | $118,761 | $151,311 | $40,478 | $52,289 | $64,100 |
| Convenience Package | 2,100 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 875 | 875 | 700 | 700 | 850 |
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,250 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 990 | 990 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,953 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 813 | 813 | 651 | 651 | 791 |
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,093 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 921 | 921 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | 326 | 326 | 326 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,325 | 4,025 | 11,990 | 11,220 | 9,440 |
| Options (change) | 7,742 | 3,743 | 11,154 | 10,438 | 8,782 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $140,275 | $170,975 | $56,440 | $68,370 | $79,290 |
| Total Invoice | $130,753 | $159,304 | $52,557 | $63,652 | $73,807 |
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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: $87,190 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,320 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $140,275 | $170,975 | $56,440 | $68,370 | $79,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -3,355 | -4,505 | -4,930 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $140,275 | $169,975 | $53,085 | $63,865 | $74,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,700 | $0 | $10,780 | $21,275 |
| Total Invoice | $130,753 | $159,304 | $52,557 | $63,652 | $73,807 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -932 | -3,124 | -4,194 | -4,589 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $130,753 | $158,372 | $49,433 | $59,458 | $69,218 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,619 | $0 | $10,025 | $19,785 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | $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 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $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 | $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 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $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 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,415 | $10,415 | $12,770 | $13,920 | $14,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $3,355 | $4,505 | $4,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -932 | -3,124 | -4,194 | -4,589 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 42.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3.5 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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