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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: $78,885

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $102,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,430

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $95,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,990 $175,100
Base Invoice $63,231 $162,843
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Wind blocker, small 350  
Proximity key 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 3,400
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 535
Wind blocker, small 326  
Proximity key 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 3,162
Options (change) 9,990 3,975
Options (change) 9,294 3,697
Destination 905 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $78,885 $181,625
Total Invoice $73,430 $169,090

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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: $101,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,836
Model Year20132017
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$78,885$181,625
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,885$180,740
Total Invoice$73,430$169,090
Adjustments for Features0-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,430$168,266

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132017
ModelSLKR8
TrimSLK55 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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
Total Value of Features$11,555$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132017
ModelSLKR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length162.8 in174.4 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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