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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: $56,185

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $25,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,319

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $24,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $78,050
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $72,587
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Analog clock 250 250  
Wood trim 990 990  
Proximity key 650 650  
Convenience Package     2,350
Leather door panel trim     750
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Analog clock 233 233  
Wood trim 921 921  
Proximity key 605 605  
Convenience Package     2,185
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 12,380 11,610 3,100
Options (change) 11,517 10,801 2,884
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $56,185 $67,915 $82,025
Total Invoice $52,319 $63,228 $76,346

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,069
Model Year201320132011
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$56,185$67,915$82,025
Adjustments for Features-45-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,140$66,720$82,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0
Total Invoice$52,319$63,228$76,346
Adjustments for Features-42-1,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,277$62,115$76,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year201320132011
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,820$9,970$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-1,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
ModelSLKA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.8 in
Length162.8 in202.2 in
Width71.5 in76.7 in
Height51.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 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
6.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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