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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: $51,050

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,540

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $3,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $42,500
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $39,526
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Prestige Package       7,200
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 443
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Prestige Package       6,696
Options (change) 11,240 10,470 6,540 7,675
Options (change) 10,456 9,740 6,084 7,139
Destination 905 905 905 875
Total Price $55,045 $66,775 $75,435 $51,050
Total Invoice $51,258 $62,167 $70,220 $47,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$55,045$66,775$75,435$51,050
Adjustments for Features-1,060-2,210-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,985$64,565$72,500$51,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,515$0
Total Invoice$51,258$62,167$70,220$47,540
Adjustments for Features-987-2,057-2,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,271$60,110$67,488$47,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,217$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$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$9,910$11,060$11,785$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$2,210$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-2,057-2,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20132011
ModelSLKQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.5 in
Length162.8 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.2 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184068%
Total Not Requested87532%

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