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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: $78,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,309

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $73,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 875 875  
Sport Package   1,160      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0      
Navigation system     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Special order charge         1,200
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
Lighting Package 995 995      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 813 813  
Sport Package   1,079      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0      
Navigation system     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 8,730 9,890 3,725 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 8,120 9,199 3,464 1,418 4,046
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $57,255 $64,065 $135,675 $168,475 $218,000
Total Invoice $53,309 $59,643 $126,475 $156,979 $202,975

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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: $79,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,255
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6T7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,255$64,065$135,675$168,475$218,000
Adjustments for Features-1,170-2,3200-1,790-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,085$61,745$135,675$166,685$215,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,660$0$31,010$79,375
Total Invoice$53,309$59,643$126,475$156,979$202,975
Adjustments for Features-1,089-2,1600-1,668-2,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,220$57,483$126,475$155,311$200,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,263$0$28,836$73,753

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSLKSLKR8R8R8
TrimSLK300SLK3504.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$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$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
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$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,345$11,495$9,175$10,965$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$2,320$0$1,790$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,089-2,1600-1,668-2,747

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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