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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: $57,045

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $83,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,120

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $78,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $129,400 $166,100
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $120,342 $154,473
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Analog clock 250 250      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 650 650
Wind blocker, small 350 350 350    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 900 900
Carbon fiber trim     2,250 2,500 2,500
Navigation system       2,100  
Rearview camera       1,000  
iPod integration       100 100
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Analog clock 233 233      
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 605 605
Wind blocker, small 326 326 326    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 837 837
Carbon fiber trim     2,093 2,325 2,325
Navigation system       1,953  
Rearview camera       930  
iPod integration       93 93
Options (change) 12,170 11,400 8,230 7,250 4,150
Options (change) 11,321 10,605 7,656 6,743 3,860
Destination 925 925 925 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $57,045 $69,975 $80,055 $140,900 $174,500
Total Invoice $53,120 $65,145 $74,518 $131,335 $162,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,571
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,045$69,975$80,055$140,900$174,500
Adjustments for Features-2,530-3,680-4,0800-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,515$66,295$75,975$140,900$173,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$21,460$0$33,050
Total Invoice$53,120$65,145$74,518$131,335$162,583
Adjustments for Features-2,356-3,426-3,7980-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,764$61,719$70,720$131,335$162,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$19,956$0$30,736

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKR8R8
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,420$13,570$13,970$9,890$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$3,680$4,080$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,356-3,426-3,7980-512

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
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 SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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