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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: $73,815

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,713

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $6,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,990 $78,750
Base Invoice $63,231 $73,237
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather door panel trim   750
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 4,920 750
Options (change) 4,577 699
Destination 905 875
Total Price $73,815 $80,375
Total Invoice $68,713 $74,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,769
Model Year20132012
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$73,815$80,375
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,020$80,375
Total Invoice$68,713$74,811
Adjustments for Features-1,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,042$74,811

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132012
ModelSLKA8
TrimSLK55 AMGA8
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
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,520$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,583 lb.4,729 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 SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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