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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: $56,445

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $121,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,556

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $113,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $175,100
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $162,843
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550    
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750  
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Lighting Package 976 976 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698  
Options (change) 8,670 8,670 5,370 575
Options (change) 8,064 8,064 4,994 535
Destination 875 875 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,300
Total Price $56,445 $61,445 $73,895 $178,225
Total Invoice $52,556 $57,206 $68,854 $165,928

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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: $116,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,172
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionM6T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,445$61,445$73,895$178,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,550-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,445$60,395$72,345$172,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,900$0
Total Invoice$52,556$57,206$68,854$165,928
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,444-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,556$56,228$67,410$160,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,854$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year2010201020102017
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,380$10,430$10,930$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,550$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,444-5,200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102017
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

Premium 1 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
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 integration100No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested59028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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
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 integration100No
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested59028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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