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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 520hp V8 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 275/35-21 | 275/35-21 |
| Total Price | $53,080 | $57,130 | $68,150 | $115,825 | $115,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -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 Features | 0 | 0 | -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 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -280 | -9,966 | -8,338 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 202.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 4,686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 490 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 490 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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