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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: $57,255

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $79,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,309

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $73,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $128,400 $164,700 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $119,412 $153,171 $44,314 $49,569
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900 700 700
iPod integration 100 100    
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
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837 651 651
iPod integration 93 93    
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) 3,750 1,650 8,730 8,730
Options (change) 3,488 1,535 8,120 8,120
Destination 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $136,400 $170,600 $57,255 $62,905
Total Invoice $127,150 $158,956 $53,309 $58,564

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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: $79,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,325
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$136,400$170,600$57,255$62,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-520-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,400$169,260$56,735$61,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,860$0$4,600
Total Invoice$127,150$158,956$53,309$58,564
Adjustments for Features0-1,249-484-1,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,150$157,707$52,825$57,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,557$0$4,277

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,475$10,815$9,995$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$520$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,249-484-1,462

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142011
ModelR8SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length174.4 in160.7 in
Width75.0 in70.4 in
Height49.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%

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