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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,580

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $30,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $28,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $96,200
Base Invoice $57,195 $89,465
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
CD changer, remote 430  
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
CD changer, remote 400  
Options (change) 5,005 0
Options (change) 4,655 0
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $68,580 $99,125
Total Invoice $63,925 $92,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,689
Model Year20062009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$68,580$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,580$97,220
Total Invoice$63,925$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,925$90,614

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,820$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,776

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in115.9 in
Length160.7 in199.3 in
Width70.4 in74.6 in
Height51.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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