Audi R8 Audi R8 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,340

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $83,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,531

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $77,479

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $128,400 $164,700 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $119,412 $153,171 $39,525 $50,964
Convenience Package 2,000      
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     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Analog clock     250 250
Rear spoiler     375 375
Wind blocker, small     350 350
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Convenience Package 1,860      
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     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Analog clock     233 233
Rear spoiler     349 349
Wind blocker, small     326 326
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 5,750 1,650 11,965 11,195
Options (change) 5,348 1,535 11,131 10,415
Destination 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $138,400 $170,600 $55,340 $66,870
Total Invoice $129,010 $158,956 $51,531 $62,254

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi R8 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,509
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK250SLK350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$138,400$170,600$55,340$66,870
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,180-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,400$170,100$53,160$63,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,700$0$10,380
Total Invoice$129,010$158,956$51,531$62,254
Adjustments for Features0-466-2,030-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,010$158,490$49,501$59,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,480$0$9,653

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelR8R8SLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK250SLK350
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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,365$9,865$11,545$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,180$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-2,030-3,100

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142012
ModelR8SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length174.4 in162.8 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.510.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52563%
Total Not Requested31537%
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 SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.