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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: $54,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,518

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK350A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,950 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $47,384 $39,618 $55,150
Premium I Package 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Heating Package 990    
Lighting Package 1,030    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Automatic climate control, front 730    
Navigation Package   1,900 1,900
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Comfort Package   2,400  
AWD   2,100  
Premium I Package 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Heating Package 921    
Lighting Package 958    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Automatic climate control, front 679    
Navigation Package   1,768 1,768
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Comfort Package   2,232  
AWD   1,954  
Options (change) 9,400 10,775 2,375
Options (change) 8,743 10,025 2,211
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $61,225 $54,250 $62,550
Total Invoice $57,002 $50,518 $58,236

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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: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year200920122012
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK350A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,225$54,250$62,550
Adjustments for Features0-690-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,225$53,560$62,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,650
Total Invoice$57,002$50,518$58,236
Adjustments for Features0-643-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,002$49,875$57,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,044

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK350A5 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
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,485$10,175$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643-317

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested205088%
Total Not Requested29012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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