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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: $54,950

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $23,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,168

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $21,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,990 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $63,231 $39,479 $54,917
Multimedia Package 2,150    
Lighting Package 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Wind blocker, small 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Proximity key 650    
Carbon fiber trim 2,250   500
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
S Line Package   2,450  
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Lighting Package 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Wind blocker, small 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Proximity key 605    
Carbon fiber trim 2,093   466
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
S Line Package   2,279  
Options (change) 9,140 11,625 6,875
Options (change) 8,503 10,814 6,396
Destination 905 875 875
Total Price $78,035 $54,950 $66,800
Total Invoice $72,639 $51,168 $62,188

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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: $19,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,668
Model Year201320112011
ModelSLKA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSLK55 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$78,035$54,950$66,800
Adjustments for Features-4,0850-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,950$54,950$64,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,700
Total Invoice$72,639$51,168$62,188
Adjustments for Features-3,8030-2,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,836$51,168$60,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,018

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

Model Year201320112011
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 CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
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, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,035$7,950$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8030-2,002

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

Model Year20132011
ModelSLKA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length162.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.2 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 information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested331581%
Total Not Requested77519%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested62526%

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