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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,315

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $73,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,685

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $68,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,550 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $69,331 $139,221 $202,322
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690 590 590
Technology Package 1,500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Leather door panel trim 750    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Power door closers   450  
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642 549 549
Technology Package 1,396    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Leather door panel trim 699    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Power door closers   419  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 5,940 3,990 590
Options (change) 5,529 3,712 549
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $81,315 $154,615 $220,365
Total Invoice $75,685 $143,858 $205,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,054
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$81,315$154,615$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-11,950-15,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,315$142,665$204,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,750
Total Invoice$75,685$143,858$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-11,119-14,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,685$132,739$190,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,512

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201020162016
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision  $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner  $1000
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,390$20,340$24,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,950$15,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,119-14,845

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102016
ModelA8SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in101.8 in
Length199.3 in181.8 in
Width74.6 in73.9 in
Height56.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.613.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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