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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: $50,680

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,187

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $48,600 $61,100
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $45,198 $56,824
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 575 575
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Sport Package       750  
Convenience Package       900  
Wood trim       350  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 536 536
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Sport Package       698  
Convenience Package       838  
Wood trim       325  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 7,005 7,005 4,575 2,575 1,675
Options (change) 6,515 6,515 4,255 2,397 1,560
Destination 775 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,680 $54,730 $68,150 $52,125 $63,725
Total Invoice $47,187 $50,954 $63,525 $48,545 $59,334

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,680$54,730$68,150$52,125$63,725
Adjustments for Features00-1,150-3,415-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,680$54,730$67,000$48,710$60,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,320$0$12,050
Total Invoice$47,187$50,954$63,525$48,545$59,334
Adjustments for Features00-1,072-3,180-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,187$50,954$62,453$45,365$56,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$15,266$0$11,208

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

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker   $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,335$8,335$9,485$11,750$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,150$3,415$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,072-3,180-2,761

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

Model Year20062017
ModelSLKA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length160.7 in182.1 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

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