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Audi R8 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 R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $102,515 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||||
| Difference: $40,760 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $95,491 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||||
| Difference: $38,052 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $127,700 | $162,700 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $118,761 | $151,311 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 2,100 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | ||||
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,500 | 3,500 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 875 | 875 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,953 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | ||||
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,115 | 3,255 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 813 | 813 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,325 | 5,025 | 1,840 | 700 | 1,840 | 700 |
| Options (change) | 10,532 | 4,673 | 1,711 | 651 | 1,711 | 651 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $143,275 | $171,975 | $102,515 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 |
| Total Invoice | $133,543 | $160,234 | $95,491 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,170 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,954 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $143,275 | $171,975 | $102,515 | $143,275 | $140,315 | $198,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -750 | -7,410 | -9,710 | -8,760 | -9,810 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $143,275 | $171,225 | $95,105 | $133,565 | $131,555 | $189,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,950 | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 |
| Total Invoice | $133,543 | $160,234 | $95,491 | $133,489 | $130,736 | $185,197 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -699 | -6,902 | -9,047 | -8,162 | -9,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $133,543 | $159,535 | $88,589 | $124,442 | $122,574 | $176,062 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25,992 | $0 | $35,853 | $33,985 | $87,473 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,710 | $9,460 | $16,120 | $18,420 | $17,470 | $18,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $750 | $7,410 | $9,710 | $8,760 | $9,810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -699 | -6,902 | -9,047 | -8,162 | -9,135 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | R8 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3.5 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 45% |
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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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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