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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: $56,285

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,412

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $46,400
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $43,152
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Wood trim 990 990  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Proximity key 650 650  
Prestige Package     6,800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Sport Interior Package     750
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Wood trim 921 921  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Proximity key 605 605  
Prestige Package     6,324
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Sport Interior Package     697
Options (change) 12,480 11,710 9,125
Options (change) 11,610 10,894 8,487
Destination 905 905 950
Total Price $56,285 $68,015 $56,475
Total Invoice $52,412 $63,321 $52,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $861
Model Year201320132017
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$56,285$68,015$56,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,285$66,865$55,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0
Total Invoice$52,412$63,321$52,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,412$62,250$51,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201320132017
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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$9,660$10,810$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,038

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20132017
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.4,091 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

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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested206550%
Total Not Requested205050%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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