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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: $60,475

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $18,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,304

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $17,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK350RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,300 $77,900
Base Invoice $49,569 $72,448
Lighting Package 1,070  
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Sport Package 1,160  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 500
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Lighting Package 995  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Sport Package 1,079  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 467
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Options (change) 6,300 500
Options (change) 5,860 467
Destination 875 895
Total Price $60,475 $79,295
Total Invoice $56,304 $73,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,327
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK350RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$60,475$79,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,475$75,880
Total Invoice$56,304$73,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,304$70,631

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

Model Year20112014
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK350RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,910$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,179

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

Model Year20112014
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,372 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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested185086%
Total Not Requested29014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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