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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: $52,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $81,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,159

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $76,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2GTSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Navigation system 2,100     1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 690 690 690
Lighting Package       990 990 990
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Heated front seats       690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link       925 925 925
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote       430 430 430
Satellite radio           500
Navigation system 1,953     1,116 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 642 642 642
Lighting Package       921 921 921
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Heated front seats       642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link       860 860 860
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote       400 400 400
Satellite radio           465
Options (change) 2,750 650 650 9,125 9,125 5,005
Options (change) 2,558 605 605 8,487 8,487 4,655
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 1,300
Total Price $134,700 $167,600 $214,300 $52,800 $56,850 $68,580
Total Invoice $125,569 $156,166 $199,534 $49,159 $52,926 $63,925

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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: $82,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,554
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2GTSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$134,700$167,600$214,300$52,800$56,850$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-2,450-155-155-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,700$166,060$211,850$52,645$56,695$67,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,360$77,150$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$125,569$156,166$199,534$49,159$52,926$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-2,281-144-144-704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,569$154,731$197,253$49,015$52,782$63,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,162$71,684$0$3,767$14,206

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
Trim4.25.2GTSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rearview camera $200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound $250 $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75   
Compass$0$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$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,125$11,665$12,575$10,280$10,280$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$2,450$155$155$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435-2,281-144-144-704

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122006
ModelR8SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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