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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: $55,990 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| Difference: $127,635 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,136 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| Difference: $118,814 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $177,100 | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 |
| Base Invoice | $164,703 | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 3,400 | 2,250 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 990 | 990 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Analog clock | 250 | 250 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 535 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 3,162 | 2,093 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 921 | 921 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Analog clock | 233 | 233 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,975 | 12,615 | 11,845 | 8,940 |
| Options (change) | 3,697 | 11,736 | 11,020 | 8,317 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $183,625 | $55,990 | $67,520 | $77,315 |
| Total Invoice | $170,950 | $52,136 | $62,859 | $71,967 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124,800 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,175 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 532hp V10 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp 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 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $183,625 | $55,990 | $67,520 | $77,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,835 | 0 | -1,150 | -1,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $180,790 | $55,990 | $66,370 | $75,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,380 | $19,875 |
| Total Invoice | $170,950 | $52,136 | $62,859 | $71,967 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,639 | 0 | -1,071 | -1,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $168,311 | $52,136 | $61,788 | $70,617 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,652 | $18,481 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Spyder V10 | SLK250 | 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 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $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 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $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 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,740 | $10,905 | $12,055 | $12,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,835 | $0 | $1,150 | $1,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,639 | 0 | -1,071 | -1,350 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 174.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3.5 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 765 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 49% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 765 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 49% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 765 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
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