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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: $53,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $62,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $58,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $106,858 $106,858
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Wood trim       0 0
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 0 0
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $107,783 $107,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,398
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features00-300-10,710-8,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,850$105,115$106,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$1,750
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features00-280-9,966-8,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,245$97,817$99,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0$1,628

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

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Ski sack   $50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,295$9,295$9,595$20,005$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$10,710$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-9,966-8,338

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

Model Year20062016
ModelSLKA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.8 in
Length160.7 in202.6 in
Width70.4 in76.7 in
Height51.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,686 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 SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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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