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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $16,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,141

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $15,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $78,050
Base Invoice $49,569 $72,587
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Leather door panel trim   750
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 9,350 750
Options (change) 8,697 699
Destination 875 875
Total Price $63,525 $79,675
Total Invoice $59,141 $74,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,596
Model Year20112011
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$63,525$79,675
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,525$79,220
Total Invoice$59,141$74,161
Adjustments for Features0-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,141$73,737

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112011
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK350A8
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 
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,970$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112011
ModelSLKA8
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 Weight3,295 lb.4,409 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 in38.7 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 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%

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