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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $80,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,294

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $75,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Heating Package 980 980        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,100    
iPod integration 375 375 375 100 0 0
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 650 650 650
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Heating Package 911 911        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,953    
iPod integration 349 349 349 93 0 0
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 605 605 605
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 2,651 605 605
Destination 875 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $134,800 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $125,662 $156,166 $199,534

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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: $81,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,397
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$134,800$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,155-2,4050-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,910$57,160$68,395$134,800$165,810$211,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$31,010$76,650
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$125,662$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features-1,029-2,006-2,2420-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,265$53,216$63,753$125,662$154,498$196,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,488$0$28,836$71,218

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40 
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$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels     $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler     $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass   $0$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   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable     $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,955$11,005$11,255$8,850$10,640$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,155$2,405$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,029-2,006-2,2420-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in174.5 in
Width70.4 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested89030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested89030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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