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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,795 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||
| Difference: $83,480 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,887 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||
| Difference: $77,866 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 | $127,700 | $162,700 | $210,300 |
| Base Invoice | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 | $118,761 | $151,311 | $195,579 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,330 | 2,330 | 2,330 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 990 | 990 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Wind blocker, small | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 850 | 875 | 875 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,250 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1,960 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 2,100 | |||||
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Special order charge | 1,200 | |||||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | 2,500 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,167 | 2,167 | 2,167 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 921 | 921 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 605 | 605 | 605 |
| Wind blocker, small | 326 | 326 | 326 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 791 | 813 | 813 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,093 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 1,823 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,953 | |||||
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Special order charge | 1,116 | |||||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | 2,325 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,920 | 11,150 | 8,230 | 8,325 | 4,025 | 6,310 |
| Options (change) | 11,088 | 10,372 | 7,656 | 7,742 | 3,743 | 5,869 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $56,795 | $69,725 | $80,055 | $140,275 | $170,975 | $219,960 |
| Total Invoice | $52,887 | $64,912 | $74,518 | $130,753 | $159,304 | $204,798 |
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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: $86,635 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,804 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 560hp V10 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 140, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $56,795 | $69,725 | $80,055 | $140,275 | $170,975 | $219,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,155 | -4,305 | -4,730 | 0 | -1,000 | -2,160 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,640 | $65,420 | $75,325 | $140,275 | $169,975 | $217,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,780 | $21,685 | $0 | $29,700 | $77,525 |
| Total Invoice | $52,887 | $64,912 | $74,518 | $130,753 | $159,304 | $204,798 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,938 | -4,008 | -4,403 | 0 | -932 | -2,011 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,949 | $60,904 | $70,115 | $130,753 | $158,372 | $202,787 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,955 | $20,166 | $0 | $27,619 | $72,034 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | R8 | R8 | R8 |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | $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 | $500 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $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-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $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 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | $300 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $13,195 | $14,345 | $14,770 | $10,040 | $11,040 | $12,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,155 | $4,305 | $4,730 | $0 | $1,000 | $2,160 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,938 | -4,008 | -4,403 | 0 | -932 | -2,011 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | R8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 174.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 75.0 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 49.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,606 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 45% |
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