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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: $130,125

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $121,247

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $14,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8SL
Trim4.25.2SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $140,440
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $130,609
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Navigation system 2,100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180
Wood trim     0
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Navigation system 1,953    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 930
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 12,625 6,325 2,180
Options (change) 11,741 5,882 2,027
Destination 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 2,600
Total Price $130,125 $156,525 $146,095
Total Invoice $121,247 $145,862 $136,111

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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: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,858
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8SL
Trim4.25.2SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8525hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$130,125$156,525$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-750-13,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,125$155,775$132,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,650$0
Total Invoice$121,247$145,862$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-699-13,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,247$145,163$123,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,916$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8SL
Trim4.25.2SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,285$5,035$18,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$13,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-13,006

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102012
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

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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