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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: $66,950

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $10,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,335

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,500 $62,300
Base Invoice $62,775 $57,940
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Wind blocker, small 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Wind blocker, small 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 466
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 8,940 3,675
Options (change) 8,317 3,420
Destination 875 975
Total Price $77,315 $66,950
Total Invoice $71,967 $62,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,160
Model Year20122018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$77,315$66,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,315$64,235
Total Invoice$71,967$62,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,967$59,807

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSLK55 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,110$13,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,528

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.9 in
Length162.8 in184.0 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 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 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested74053%
Total Not Requested65047%

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