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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $22,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,641

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $21,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $96,200
Base Invoice $62,775 $89,465
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 500
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 466
Options (change) 8,590 500
Options (change) 7,991 466
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $76,965 $99,625
Total Invoice $71,641 $92,856

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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: $23,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,411
Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$76,965$99,625
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,680$99,625
Total Invoice$71,641$92,856
Adjustments for Features-1,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,445$92,856

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

Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
TrimSLK55 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,535$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1960

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

Model Year20122009
ModelSLKA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in115.9 in
Length162.8 in199.3 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height51.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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