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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: $68,150

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $47,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $44,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $114,900
Base Invoice $57,195 $106,858
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,575 0
Options (change) 4,255 0
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $115,825
Total Invoice $63,525 $107,783

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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: $39,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,572
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-21
Total Price$68,150$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,150$107,565
Total Invoice$63,525$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-7,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,525$100,097

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

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,195$17,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,686

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

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.8 in
Length160.7 in202.2 in
Width70.4 in76.7 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.2 ft3

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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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