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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,640 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||
| Difference: $126,585 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,945 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||
| Difference: $117,843 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $177,100 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $164,703 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 535 | 659 | 659 | 659 |
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 575 | 8,615 | 8,615 | 5,050 |
| Options (change) | 535 | 8,010 | 8,010 | 4,695 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $180,225 | $53,640 | $58,940 | $70,425 |
| Total Invoice | $167,788 | $49,945 | $54,873 | $65,646 |
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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: $120,935 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,583 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 532hp V10 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 13 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/35-19 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $180,225 | $53,640 | $58,940 | $70,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,650 | 0 | -1,050 | -1,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $174,575 | $53,640 | $57,890 | $69,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 |
| Total Invoice | $167,788 | $49,945 | $54,873 | $65,646 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,260 | 0 | -978 | -1,212 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $162,528 | $49,945 | $53,895 | $64,434 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,950 | $14,489 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr 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 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 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $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 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 | $14,755 | $9,105 | $10,155 | $10,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,650 | $0 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,260 | 0 | -978 | -1,212 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | R8 | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 174.4 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3.5 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 28% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 28% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
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