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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: $73,895

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $55,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,854

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $51,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,650 $114,200
Base Invoice $61,985 $106,206
Lighting Package 1,050  
Multimedia Package 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Automatic climate control, front 750  
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Navigation system   2,000
Lighting Package 976  
Multimedia Package 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 605
Automatic climate control, front 698  
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 5,370 11,750
Options (change) 4,994 10,928
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100
Total Price $73,895 $129,250
Total Invoice $68,854 $120,434

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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: $61,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,352
Model Year20102009
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$73,895$129,250
Adjustments for Features-6,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,700$129,250
Total Invoice$68,854$120,434
Adjustments for Features-5,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,082$120,434

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102009
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,645$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7720

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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 Year20102009
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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