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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: $100,875

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $54,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,878

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $50,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,750 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $73,237 $140,756 $204,461
Sport Package 5,900    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,250  
Full Leather Package 7,100    
Sunshades, second row, power 750    
LED headlights 1,600    
Wood trim   0 0
Power door closers   450  
Sport Package 5,487    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,093  
Full Leather Package 6,604    
Sunshades, second row, power 699    
LED headlights 1,488    
Wood trim   0 0
Power door closers   419  
Options (change) 21,250 2,700 0
Options (change) 19,766 2,512 0
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $100,875 $154,975 $222,075
Total Invoice $93,878 $144,193 $206,686

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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: $44,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,374
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,875$154,975$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-9,610-11,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,875$145,365$210,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65,200
Total Invoice$93,878$144,193$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-8,941-10,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,878$135,252$195,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60,722

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220172017
ModelA8SLSL
TrimA8AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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, power$225  
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
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 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $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
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
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$19,350$21,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,610$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,941-10,712

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017
ModelA8SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in101.7 in
Length202.2 in182.3 in
Width76.7 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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