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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: $78,885

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $104,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,430

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $97,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelR8SLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $177,100 $67,990
Base Invoice $164,703 $63,231
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 3,400 2,250
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Wind blocker, small   350
Proximity key   650
Automatic climate control, front   760
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670
Carbon fiber trim 3,162 2,093
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Wind blocker, small   326
Proximity key   605
Automatic climate control, front   707
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 3,975 9,990
Options (change) 3,697 9,294
Destination 1,250 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $183,625 $78,885
Total Invoice $170,950 $73,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,696
Model Year20182013
ModelR8SLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine532hp V10415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$183,625$78,885
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$182,740$78,885
Total Invoice$170,950$73,430
Adjustments for Features-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$170,126$73,430

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182013
ModelR8SLK
TrimSpyder V10SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
Total Value of Features$12,440$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182013
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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