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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,800 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | |||||
| Difference: $82,600 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,159 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | |||||
| Difference: $77,061 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | V8 | V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 | $128,400 | $164,700 |
| Base Invoice | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 | $119,412 | $153,171 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 650 | 650 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2,100 | ||
| Entertainment Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,209 | 1,209 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 605 | 605 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,953 | ||
| Entertainment Package | 1,581 | 1,581 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,125 | 9,125 | 5,005 | 2,750 | 650 |
| Options (change) | 8,487 | 8,487 | 4,655 | 2,558 | 605 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $52,800 | $56,850 | $68,580 | $135,400 | $169,600 |
| Total Invoice | $49,159 | $52,926 | $63,925 | $126,220 | $158,026 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,105 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,600 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | V8 | V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | 140, 7 | 465, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $52,800 | $56,850 | $68,580 | $135,400 | $169,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -600 | -495 | -1,585 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,800 | $56,850 | $67,980 | $134,905 | $168,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $15,180 | $0 | $33,110 |
| Total Invoice | $49,159 | $52,926 | $63,925 | $126,220 | $158,026 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -559 | -461 | -1,477 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,159 | $52,926 | $63,366 | $125,759 | $156,549 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $14,207 | $0 | $30,790 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | V8 | V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,130 | $10,130 | $10,730 | $10,625 | $11,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $600 | $495 | $1,585 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -559 | -461 | -1,477 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | R8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 174.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 75.0 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 3% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 3% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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