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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: $56,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $121,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,003

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $112,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $162,843 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670 670 670
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651  
Options (change) 575 10,100 10,100 5,460
Options (change) 535 9,394 9,394 5,078
Destination 1,250 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $178,225 $56,925 $61,925 $73,035
Total Invoice $165,928 $53,003 $57,653 $68,054

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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: $116,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,214
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS7M6T7T7
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)245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$178,225$56,925$61,925$73,035
Adjustments for Features-5,0600-1,050-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$173,165$56,925$60,875$71,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$14,910
Total Invoice$165,928$53,003$57,653$68,054
Adjustments for Features-4,7110-978-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$161,217$53,003$56,675$66,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,672$13,933

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelR8SLKSLKSLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$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   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic + travel information$25   
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$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$14,565$9,505$10,555$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$0$1,050$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7110-978-1,118

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172009
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 integration100No
Total Requested175075%
Total Not Requested59025%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 integration100No
Total Requested175075%
Total Not Requested59025%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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