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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,030

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $16,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $15,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8SLC
TrimA8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,750 $61,350
Base Invoice $73,237 $57,056
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Leather door panel trim 750  
LED headlights 1,600  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Leather door panel trim 699  
LED headlights 1,488  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 8,250 8,685
Options (change) 7,675 8,078
Destination 875 995
Total Price $87,875 $71,030
Total Invoice $81,787 $66,129

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,679
Model Year20122018
ModelA8SLC
TrimA8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$87,875$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,875$67,785
Total Invoice$81,787$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-3,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,787$63,108

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelA8SLC
TrimA8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,550$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,021

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelA8SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.2 in162.8 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested366580%
Total Not Requested90020%

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