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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,350

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $14,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,682

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $13,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSLKA5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,500 $50,500
Base Invoice $57,195 $46,966
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
CD changer, remote 430  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 432
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
CD changer, remote 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 5,005 1,775
Options (change) 4,655 1,641
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $68,580 $54,350
Total Invoice $63,925 $50,682

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,575
Model Year20062008
ModelSLKA5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$68,580$54,350
Adjustments for Features-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,645$54,350
Total Invoice$63,925$50,682
Adjustments for Features-3,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,257$50,682

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

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKA5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$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, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$9,460$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6680

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

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length160.7 in182.1 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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