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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: $43,095

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,147

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $37,300 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $34,690 $41,292 $43,247
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995        
Heating Package 980 980        
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 500 500 500
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Appearance Package   1,000        
Sport Interior Package       500 500 500
Premium Plus Package       3,900    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715        
Heating Package 911 911        
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 467 467 467
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Appearance Package   930        
Sport Interior Package       467 467 467
Premium Plus Package       3,628    
Options (change) 7,790 8,790 2,815 4,900 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 7,243 8,173 2,617 4,562 934 934
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $52,815 $59,115 $68,190 $43,095 $46,295 $48,395
Total Invoice $49,178 $55,036 $63,568 $40,147 $43,121 $45,076

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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: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,581
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8220hp I4272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$52,815$59,115$68,190$43,095$46,295$48,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-900-590-840-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,815$57,765$67,290$42,505$45,455$47,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$14,475$0$2,950$5,100
Total Invoice$49,178$55,036$63,568$40,147$43,121$45,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-839-550-782-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,178$53,779$62,729$39,597$42,339$44,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$13,551$0$2,742$4,743

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5Q5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$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 passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,810$10,160$9,710$9,400$9,650$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$900$590$840$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-839-550-782-736

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082014
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.5 in
Length160.7 in182.6 in
Width70.4 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft357.3 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
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
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
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
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
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested122539%
Total Not Requested192561%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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