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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: $56,445

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $80,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,556

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $75,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10CarbonSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $190,600 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $177,258 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900   750 750  
iPod integration 100 100 100      
Lighting Package       1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package       2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package       2,550 2,550  
Automatic climate control, front       750 750 750
Navigation system 1,953          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837   698 698  
iPod integration 93 93 93      
Lighting Package       976 976 976
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package       2,372 2,372  
Automatic climate control, front       698 698 698
Options (change) 3,750 1,650 750 8,670 8,670 5,370
Options (change) 3,488 1,535 698 8,064 8,064 4,994
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 1,000
Total Price $137,400 $172,000 $195,600 $56,445 $61,445 $73,895
Total Invoice $128,080 $160,258 $182,206 $52,556 $57,206 $68,854

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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: $81,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,645
Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10CarbonSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12465, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$137,400$172,000$195,600$56,445$61,445$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,450-130-1,180-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,400$170,850$190,150$56,315$60,265$72,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,450$52,750$0$3,950$15,900
Total Invoice$128,080$160,258$182,206$52,556$57,206$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-5,077-121-1,099-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,080$159,187$177,129$52,435$56,107$67,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,107$49,049$0$3,672$14,854

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelR8R8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10CarbonSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$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   
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Rearview camera $200$200   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50    
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 engine cover  $0   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100$100   
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$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Door sill trim plates  $100  $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,790$10,940$15,240$9,920$10,970$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,450$130$1,180$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-5,077-121-1,099-1,565

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152010
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%

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