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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: $56,955

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $58,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,029

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $54,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $106,858 $106,858
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Wood trim 650 650   0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610      
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Wood trim 604 604   0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567      
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 5,370 0 0
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 4,994 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,955 $61,955 $73,895 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $53,029 $57,679 $68,854 $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 SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,406
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$56,955$61,955$73,895$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,350-11,120-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,955$60,905$72,545$104,705$106,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0$1,750
Total Invoice$53,029$57,679$68,854$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,258-10,348-8,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,029$56,701$67,596$97,435$99,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,567$0$1,629

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

Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
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$150$150$150  
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 front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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 headliner   $650$650
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$8,970$10,020$10,320$20,090$18,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,350$11,120$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,258-10,348-8,719

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

Model Year20102016
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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