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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,765

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKA6
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $49,900
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $46,408
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Sport Package       1,000
Prestige Package       6,880
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 443
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Sport Package       930
Prestige Package       6,398
Options (change) 11,390 10,620 6,340 8,355
Options (change) 10,595 9,879 5,898 7,771
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $54,765 $66,295 $74,715 $59,130
Total Invoice $50,995 $61,718 $69,548 $55,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKA6
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$54,765$66,295$74,715$59,130
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,595-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,320$63,700$71,295$59,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$17,975$0
Total Invoice$50,995$61,718$69,548$55,054
Adjustments for Features-1,346-2,416-3,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,649$59,302$66,365$55,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$16,716$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A6

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKA6
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,210$10,360$11,185$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,595$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-2,416-3,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelSLKA6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in114.7 in
Length162.8 in193.9 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height51.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested281560%
Total Not Requested190040%

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