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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: $106,755

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $36,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,346

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $34,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R8SLSLSL
Trim4.25.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
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 875 875 350    
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 813 813 326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,325 5,025 350 0 0
Options (change) 10,532 4,673 326 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 905 905 905
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $143,275 $171,975 $106,755 $146,705 $214,445
Total Invoice $133,543 $160,234 $99,346 $136,499 $199,588

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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: $42,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,371
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R8SLSLSL
Trim4.25.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$143,275$171,975$106,755$146,705$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-750-5,560-10,160-18,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,275$171,225$101,195$136,545$196,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,950$0$35,350$95,190
Total Invoice$133,543$160,234$99,346$136,499$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-699-5,174-9,453-16,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,543$159,535$94,172$127,046$182,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,992$0$32,874$88,607

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R8SLSLSL
Trim4.25.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,585$14,395$18,995$26,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$5,560$10,160$18,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-5,174-9,453-16,809

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112013
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in101.8 in
Length174.5 in181.8 in
Width75.0 in73.9 in
Height49.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.513.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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