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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: $60,390

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,268

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $15,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $62,775 $47,802
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Glass roof panel(s) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 500
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Glass roof panel(s) 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 466
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 9,090 6,865
Options (change) 8,456 6,341
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $77,465 $60,390
Total Invoice $72,106 $56,268

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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: $10,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,090
Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$77,465$60,390
Adjustments for Features-6,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,290$60,390
Total Invoice$72,106$56,268
Adjustments for Features-5,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,358$56,268

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

Model Year20122009
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Total Value of Features$11,325$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7480

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

Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length162.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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