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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: $57,255

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $63,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,309

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $59,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $106,206 $135,780
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650 650
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 875 875
Navigation system     2,100  
iPod integration     100 0
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 605 605
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 813 813
Navigation system     1,953  
iPod integration     93 0
Options (change) 8,730 8,730 3,725 1,525
Options (change) 8,120 8,120 3,464 1,418
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $57,255 $62,905 $121,225 $151,725
Total Invoice $53,309 $58,564 $112,970 $141,398

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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: $69,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,150
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6300hp V6420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,255$62,905$121,225$151,725
Adjustments for Features-5,895-6,9450-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,360$55,960$121,225$149,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$28,710
Total Invoice$53,309$58,564$112,970$141,398
Adjustments for Features-5,489-6,4660-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,820$52,098$112,970$139,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$26,760

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound   $250
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 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,220$11,270$4,325$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$6,945$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,489-6,4660-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112010
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 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 integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%
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
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%
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%

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