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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: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $50,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $47,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,700 $109,000
Base Invoice $61,101 $101,370
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Lighting Package 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 605
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 5,460 11,650
Options (change) 5,078 10,835
Destination 875 1,000
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100
Total Price $73,035 $123,750
Total Invoice $68,054 $115,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,746
Model Year20092008
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$73,035$123,750
Adjustments for Features-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,065$123,750
Total Invoice$68,054$115,305
Adjustments for Features-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,559$115,305

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,445$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4950

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in174.5 in
Width70.4 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,605 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested71553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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