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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $125,050

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $18,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $116,514

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $17,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelR8SLSL
Trim4.2SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $109,000 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $101,370 $129,316 $184,838
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170  
Wood trim   0 0
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 12,950 1,170 0
Options (change) 12,044 1,088 0
Destination 1,000 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600 2,600
Total Price $125,050 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $116,514 $133,879 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,267
Model Year200820112011
ModelR8SLSL
Trim4.2SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$125,050$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-12,985-14,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$130,710$188,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,480
Total Invoice$116,514$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-12,098-13,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$121,781$175,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$53,463

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820112011
ModelR8SLSL
Trim4.2SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,585$16,570$17,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,985$14,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,098-13,069

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082011
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length174.5 in180.4 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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