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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $81,815 Audi A8 A8 | |||||
| Difference: $23,300 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $76,151 Audi A8 A8 | |||||
| Difference: $21,674 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $74,550 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $69,331 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 690 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Technology Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 500 | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 5,050 | ||||
| Power door closers | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 900 | 900 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 4,090 | 4,090 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 642 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 |
| Technology Package | 1,396 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | 930 | 930 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 466 | 2,651 | 2,651 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | ||||
| Power door closers | 419 | 419 | 419 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 837 | 837 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3,804 | 3,804 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,440 | 17,240 | 12,190 | 3,350 | 650 |
| Options (change) | 5,995 | 16,036 | 11,339 | 3,117 | 605 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $81,815 | $105,115 | $123,915 | $155,625 | $222,725 |
| Total Invoice | $76,151 | $97,825 | $115,308 | $144,798 | $207,291 |
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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: $9,100 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,459 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 350hp V8 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $81,815 | $105,115 | $123,915 | $155,625 | $222,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14,200 | -14,200 | -14,625 | -16,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,815 | $90,915 | $109,715 | $141,000 | $206,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,800 | $50,085 | $115,285 |
| Total Invoice | $76,151 | $97,825 | $115,308 | $144,798 | $207,291 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,215 | -13,214 | -13,608 | -15,380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $76,151 | $84,610 | $102,094 | $131,190 | $191,911 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $17,484 | $46,580 | $107,301 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,765 | $22,965 | $22,965 | $23,390 | $25,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $14,625 | $16,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -13,215 | -13,214 | -13,608 | -15,380 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,289 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3500 | No |
| Active curve tilting | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 4500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3500 | No |
| Active curve tilting | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 4500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
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