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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: $58,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $82,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,652

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $76,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation system 2,100        
Rearview camera 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900 700 700 850
iPod integration 100 100      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500     2,250
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Wind blocker, small     350 350 350
Premium 3 Package         1,295
Navigation system 1,953        
Rearview camera 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837 651 651 791
iPod integration 93 93      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325     2,093
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Wind blocker, small     326 326 326
Premium 3 Package         1,204
Options (change) 7,250 4,150 10,770 6,610 8,515
Options (change) 6,743 3,860 10,017 6,148 7,921
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $140,900 $174,500 $58,695 $66,735 $82,040
Total Invoice $131,335 $162,583 $54,652 $62,129 $76,364

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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: $85,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,784
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$140,900$174,500$58,695$66,735$82,040
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,330-3,130-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,900$173,950$55,365$63,605$76,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,050$0$8,240$21,195
Total Invoice$131,335$162,583$54,652$62,129$76,364
Adjustments for Features0-512-3,101-2,914-5,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,335$162,071$51,551$59,215$71,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,736$0$7,664$19,712

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelR8R8SLKSLKSLK
TrimV8V10SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
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   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
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   
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
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$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,290$10,840$13,620$13,420$15,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,330$3,130$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-3,101-2,914-5,101

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
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

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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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147562%
Total Not Requested89038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147562%
Total Not Requested89038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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