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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: $56,555

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $58,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,658

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $54,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $109,000
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $101,370
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Navigation system     2,000
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 605
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 2,650
Options (change) 7,469 7,469 2,465
Destination 875 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $56,555 $62,205 $114,750
Total Invoice $52,658 $57,913 $106,935

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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: $64,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,138
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6300hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$56,555$62,205$114,750
Adjustments for Features-6,295-7,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,260$54,860$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$52,658$57,913$106,935
Adjustments for Features-5,861-6,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,797$51,075$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKR8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$10,020$11,070$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$7,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,861-6,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,210 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 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 opener100No
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 mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested137564%
Total Not Requested76536%
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%
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 opener100No
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 mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested137564%
Total Not Requested76536%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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