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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: $59,630

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $18,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,524

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $17,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $74,550
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $69,331
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990 690
Technology Package     1,500
Leather door panel trim     750
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921 642
Technology Package     1,396
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 15,180 14,410 2,940
Options (change) 14,121 13,405 2,737
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $59,630 $71,560 $78,315
Total Invoice $55,524 $66,619 $72,893

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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: $20,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,334
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$59,630$71,560$78,315
Adjustments for Features-2,110-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,520$68,300$78,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$55,524$66,619$72,893
Adjustments for Features-1,965-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,559$63,584$72,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year201420142010
ModelSLKSLKA8
TrimSLK250SLK350A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$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 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,060$12,210$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,965-3,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142010
ModelSLKA8
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 Weight3,242 lb.4,289 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 SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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