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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,450

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $12,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,661

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $11,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLK55S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $72,600 $62,300
Base Invoice $67,518 $57,940
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Wind blocker, small 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 500
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Wind blocker, small 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 466
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 8,515 6,175
Options (change) 7,921 5,746
Destination 925 975
Total Price $82,040 $69,450
Total Invoice $76,364 $64,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,533
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLK55S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$82,040$69,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,040$67,485
Total Invoice$76,364$64,661
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,364$62,831

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLK55S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,010$13,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.9 in
Length162.8 in184.0 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1440100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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