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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,150

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,361

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $41,500
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $38,596
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Wood trim 325 325  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Prestige Package     5,300
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Wood trim 302 302  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Prestige Package     4,930
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 13,835 9,675 12,675
Options (change) 12,867 8,998 11,790
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $61,760 $69,800 $55,150
Total Invoice $57,502 $64,979 $51,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,947
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT9T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$61,760$69,800$55,150
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,560$69,800$54,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$57,502$64,979$51,361
Adjustments for Features-1860-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,316$64,979$50,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$12,485$12,285$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-992

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length162.8 in183.6 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height51.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested177545%
Total Not Requested220055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested139038%
Total Not Requested225062%

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