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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: $53,350

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,687

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $41,500
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $38,596
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Wood trim 990 990  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Proximity key 650 650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Prestige Package     5,300
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Wood trim 921 921  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Rear spoiler 349 349  
Proximity key 605 605  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Prestige Package     4,930
Options (change) 12,305 11,535 10,875
Options (change) 11,447 10,731 10,116
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $55,680 $67,210 $53,350
Total Invoice $51,847 $62,570 $49,687

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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: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,921
Model Year201220122018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionM6T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$55,680$67,210$53,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,680$66,060$50,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0
Total Invoice$51,847$62,570$49,687
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,847$61,499$46,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,652$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220122018
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,610$10,760$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length162.8 in183.6 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height51.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157540%
Total Not Requested240060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested124034%
Total Not Requested240066%

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