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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: $53,280

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $124,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,603

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $116,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200720072007
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $162,843 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 700 700 700
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package   970 970  
Lighting Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 650 650 650
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package   902 902  
Lighting Package   930 930 930
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Options (change) 575 9,155 9,155 5,935
Options (change) 535 8,512 8,512 5,518
Destination 1,250 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $178,225 $53,280 $57,330 $70,510
Total Invoice $165,928 $49,603 $53,369 $65,718

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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: $118,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,506
Model Year2017200720072007
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$178,225$53,280$57,330$70,510
Adjustments for Features-6,25000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$171,975$53,280$57,330$69,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$165,928$49,603$53,369$65,718
Adjustments for Features-5,81900-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$160,109$49,603$53,369$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,766$14,903

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2017200720072007
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer$100   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$15,105$8,855$8,855$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,250$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,81900-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172007
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested99038%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested99038%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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