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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: $53,150

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,494

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $5,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $42,500
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $39,526
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Wood trim 325 325  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Proximity key 650 650  
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     7,200
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Wood trim 302 302  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Proximity key 605 605  
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,696
Options (change) 13,805 13,035 9,775
Options (change) 12,841 12,125 9,093
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $58,680 $71,610 $53,150
Total Invoice $54,640 $66,665 $49,494

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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: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,809
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
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$58,680$71,610$53,150
Adjustments for Features-2,510-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,170$67,950$53,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$54,640$66,665$49,494
Adjustments for Features-2,337-3,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,303$63,258$49,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201520152011
ModelSLKSLKQ5
TrimSLK250SLK3503.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,185$12,335$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$3,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,337-3,4070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152011
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested204075%
Total Not Requested67525%

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