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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: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,700 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $61,101 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Lighting Package 1,030      
Multimedia Package 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Automatic climate control, front 730      
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package 958      
Multimedia Package 2,771      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Automatic climate control, front 679      
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,460 750 750 0
Options (change) 5,078 699 699 0
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $73,035 $73,845 $82,545 $110,895
Total Invoice $68,054 $68,740 $76,832 $103,195

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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: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$73,035$73,845$82,545$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-255-255-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,035$73,590$82,290$103,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,325
Total Invoice$68,054$68,740$76,832$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-237-237-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,054$68,503$76,595$96,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$28,197

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

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows $200$200$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$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$9,420$9,675$9,675$16,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$255$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237-237-6,495

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

Model Year20092013
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.4,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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