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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: $88,525 Audi A8 A8 | |||||
| Difference: $16,480 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $82,392 Audi A8 A8 | |||||
| Difference: $15,415 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $78,050 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Base Invoice | $72,587 | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 |
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | 2,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | 2,325 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,600 | 7,530 | 3,840 | 6,860 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 8,930 | 7,003 | 3,571 | 6,380 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $88,525 | $105,005 | $140,515 | $139,635 | $194,515 |
| Total Invoice | $82,392 | $97,807 | $130,922 | $130,104 | $181,142 |
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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: $13,345 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,495 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $88,525 | $105,005 | $140,515 | $139,635 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,135 | -3,585 | -3,685 | -3,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,525 | $101,870 | $136,930 | $135,950 | $190,830 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,060 | $34,080 | $88,960 |
| Total Invoice | $82,392 | $97,807 | $130,922 | $130,104 | $181,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,920 | -3,340 | -3,433 | -3,432 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $82,392 | $94,887 | $127,582 | $126,671 | $177,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $32,695 | $31,784 | $82,823 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,565 | $14,700 | $15,150 | $15,250 | $15,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,135 | $3,585 | $3,685 | $3,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,920 | -3,340 | -3,433 | -3,432 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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