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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: $56,555

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $60,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,658

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $56,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLKSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $115,900
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $107,788
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 0
Options (change) 7,469 7,469 0
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $56,555 $62,205 $116,875
Total Invoice $52,658 $57,913 $108,763

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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: $50,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,385
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLKSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$56,555$62,205$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,555$61,155$107,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$52,658$57,913$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-978-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,658$56,935$100,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelSLKSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK300SLK350S8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,370$9,420$17,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-8,720

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

Model Year20112018
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%

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