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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,400

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,795

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $17,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSLKA4 / S4
TrimSLK55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $47,100
Base Invoice $58,776 $43,804
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Navigation Package   2,550
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 443
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
Navigation system 1,116  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Navigation Package   2,371
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 5,425 4,425
Options (change) 5,044 4,116
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $52,400
Total Invoice $65,995 $48,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,105
Model Year20082011
ModelSLKA4 / S4
TrimSLK55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,800$52,400
Adjustments for Features-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,480$52,400
Total Invoice$65,995$48,795
Adjustments for Features-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,900$48,795

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelSLKA4 / S4
TrimSLK55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,635$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelSLKA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length160.7 in185.2 in
Width70.4 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.4 ft3

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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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

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