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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: $45,670

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,538

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $35,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $33,388 $40,828
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Wood trim 990 990      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Proximity key 650 650 650 550  
Navigation Plus Package       3,550  
Premium Plus Package       4,300  
Prestige Package         7,500
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 443 443
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Wood trim 921 921      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Proximity key 605 605 605 511  
Navigation Plus Package       3,301  
Premium Plus Package       4,000  
Prestige Package         6,977
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,340 8,875 7,975
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 8,255 7,420
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $45,670 $52,770
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $42,538 $49,143

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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: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,191
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8211hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$45,670$52,770
Adjustments for Features-1,035-2,185-2,9100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,405$63,785$71,805$45,670$51,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0$6,050
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$42,538$49,143
Adjustments for Features-964-2,034-2,7090-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,729$59,382$66,839$42,538$48,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,110$0$5,627

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0T3.0T
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$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
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
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  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100  
Total Value of Features$10,060$11,210$11,935$9,025$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$2,185$2,910$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-964-2,034-2,7090-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122013
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.5 in
Length162.8 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 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
6.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested121575%
Total Not Requested40025%
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested161558%
Total Not Requested115042%

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