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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: $56,365

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,487

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $42,780 $44,734
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575 575
Wood trim 325 325    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650    
Prestige Package     7,500 7,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Sport Interior Package     750 750
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536 536
Wood trim 302 302    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605    
Prestige Package     6,977 6,977
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930 930
Sport Interior Package     697 697
Options (change) 11,915 11,145 9,825 9,825
Options (change) 11,084 10,368 9,140 9,140
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,365 $68,295 $56,750 $58,850
Total Invoice $52,487 $63,582 $52,845 $54,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $576
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$56,365$68,295$56,750$58,850
Adjustments for Features-285-1,435-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,080$66,860$56,700$58,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$2,150
Total Invoice$52,487$63,582$52,845$54,799
Adjustments for Features-265-1,336-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,222$62,246$52,798$54,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,024$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$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$125
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,710$10,860$9,475$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,435$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-265-1,336-470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested176564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested176564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support 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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