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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: $37,700

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,125

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $35,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $32,736 $39,526
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 475 475
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 690 690   450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925 700  
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 443 443
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Heated front seats 642 642   419  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860 652  
Options (change) 7,005 7,005 4,575 1,625 475
Options (change) 6,515 6,515 4,255 1,514 443
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,680 $54,730 $68,150 $37,700 $43,850
Total Invoice $47,187 $50,954 $63,525 $35,125 $40,844

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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: $10,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,051
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8211hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$50,680$54,730$68,150$37,700$43,850
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,160-3,3100-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,520$52,570$64,840$37,700$41,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,320$0$3,600
Total Invoice$47,187$50,954$63,525$35,125$40,844
Adjustments for Features-2,011-2,011-3,0850-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$48,943$60,440$35,125$38,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$15,264$0$3,344

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,460$9,460$10,610$7,300$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$2,160$3,310$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-2,011-3,0850-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062011
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.5 in
Length160.7 in182.2 in
Width70.4 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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