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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: $44,250

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,216

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $35,600 $43,000
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $33,108 $39,990
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 650 650      
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610      
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Navigation Plus Package       3,000 3,000
Premium Plus Package       4,300  
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 443 443
Wood trim 604 604      
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567      
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Navigation Plus Package       2,790 2,790
Premium Plus Package       4,000  
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 5,370 7,775 3,475
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 4,994 7,233 3,233
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,955 $61,955 $73,895 $44,250 $47,350
Total Invoice $53,029 $57,679 $68,854 $41,216 $44,098

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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: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,409
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8211hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T6
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$56,955$61,955$73,895$44,250$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,350-640-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,955$60,905$72,545$43,610$46,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0$3,000
Total Invoice$53,029$57,679$68,854$41,216$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,258-596-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,029$56,701$67,596$40,620$43,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,567$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key    $250
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  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
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$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$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$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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,885$9,935$10,235$9,525$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,350$640$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,258-596-689

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102012
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185086%
Total Not Requested29014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185086%
Total Not Requested29014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested79057%
Total Not Requested60043%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested79057%
Total Not Requested60043%

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