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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: $38,000

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $14,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,404

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $13,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $35,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $32,736 $39,526
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995      
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475 475
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375 300  
Appearance Package   1,000      
Bluetooth cell phone link       700  
Heated front seats       450  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715      
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 443 443
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349 349 279  
Appearance Package   930      
Bluetooth cell phone link       652  
Heated front seats       419  
Options (change) 7,790 8,790 2,815 1,925 475
Options (change) 7,243 8,173 2,617 1,793 443
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,815 $59,115 $68,190 $38,000 $43,850
Total Invoice $49,178 $55,036 $63,568 $35,404 $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: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,274
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8211hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$52,815$59,115$68,190$38,000$43,850
Adjustments for Features-2,685-4,035-3,5850-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$55,080$64,605$38,000$41,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$14,475$0$3,300
Total Invoice$49,178$55,036$63,568$35,404$40,844
Adjustments for Features-2,500-3,757-3,3420-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,678$51,279$60,226$35,404$38,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$13,548$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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 $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,835$11,185$10,735$7,150$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$4,035$3,585$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,500-3,757-3,3420-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082011
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested89030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested89030%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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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