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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: $57,150

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,214

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,200 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $58,776 $39,479 $54,917
Premium II Package 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475 475
Automatic climate control, front 720    
iPod integration 375    
Navigation system 1,200    
Prestige Package   8,700  
S Line Package   2,450  
AWD   2,200  
Navigation Package     2,450
Premium II Package 1,311    
Lighting Package 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 443 443
Automatic climate control, front 670    
iPod integration 349    
Navigation system 1,116    
Prestige Package   8,092  
S Line Package   2,279  
AWD   2,046  
Navigation Package     2,279
Options (change) 5,425 13,825 2,925
Options (change) 5,044 12,860 2,722
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $70,800 $57,150 $62,850
Total Invoice $65,995 $53,214 $58,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,973
Model Year200820112011
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,800$57,150$62,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$55,870$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,400
Total Invoice$65,995$53,214$58,514
Adjustments for Features0-1,192-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,995$52,022$57,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,952

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker $300$300
Wind blocker, small$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, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,735$11,015$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,192-540

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

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,420 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.9 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 in46.9 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 SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested083%
Total Not Requested017%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested146536%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

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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