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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: $56,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $79,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,003

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $74,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $128,400 $164,700
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $119,412 $153,171
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Heating Package 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 650 650
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   900 900
Navigation system       2,100  
iPod integration       100 100
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Heating Package 921 921      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 605 605
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   837 837
Navigation system       1,953  
iPod integration       93 93
Options (change) 10,100 10,100 5,460 3,750 1,650
Options (change) 9,394 9,394 5,078 3,488 1,535
Destination 875 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $56,925 $61,925 $73,035 $136,400 $170,600
Total Invoice $53,003 $57,653 $68,054 $127,150 $158,956

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,934
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$56,925$61,925$73,035$136,400$170,600
Adjustments for Features-845-1,895-2,0450-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,080$60,030$70,990$136,400$169,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,910$0$32,860
Total Invoice$53,003$57,653$68,054$127,150$158,956
Adjustments for Features-787-1,764-1,9060-1,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,216$55,889$66,148$127,150$157,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$13,932$0$30,557

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
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 
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$10,345$11,395$11,545$9,500$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,895$2,045$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-787-1,764-1,9060-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092014
ModelSLKR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in174.4 in
Width70.4 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.0 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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested49021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97573%
Total Not Requested36527%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested49021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97573%
Total Not Requested36527%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97573%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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