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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: $56,750

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,845

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $42,780 $44,734
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575 575
Wood trim 325 325      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Premium 3 Package     1,295    
Prestige Package       7,500 7,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Sport Interior Package       750 750
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536 536
Wood trim 302 302      
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Premium 3 Package     1,204    
Prestige Package       6,977 6,977
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930 930
Sport Interior Package       697 697
Options (change) 10,045 5,885 5,065 9,825 9,825
Options (change) 9,342 5,473 4,711 9,140 9,140
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,970 $66,010 $78,590 $56,750 $58,850
Total Invoice $53,977 $61,454 $73,154 $52,845 $54,799

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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: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$57,970$66,010$78,590$56,750$58,850
Adjustments for Features-660-460-2,510-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,310$65,550$76,080$56,700$58,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,770$0$2,150
Total Invoice$53,977$61,454$73,154$52,845$54,799
Adjustments for Features-615-428-2,336-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,362$61,026$70,818$52,798$54,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,456$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKQ5Q5
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$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$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$10,710$10,510$12,560$10,100$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$460$2,510$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-615-428-2,336-470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162016
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1440100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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 system200Yes
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 Requested196571%
Total Not Requested80029%
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 system200Yes
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 Requested196571%
Total Not Requested80029%
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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