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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: $90,725 Mercedes-Benz SL SL450 | ||||||
| Difference: $58,550 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $84,440 Mercedes-Benz SL SL450 | ||||||
| Difference: $54,683 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $127,700 | $162,700 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $118,761 | $151,311 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Convenience Package | 2,100 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | ||||
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 875 | 875 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,500 | 3,500 | ||||
| LED headlights | 3,500 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,953 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | ||||
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 813 | 813 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,115 | 3,255 | ||||
| LED headlights | 3,255 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,651 | 2,651 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 17,325 | 7,525 | 2,850 | 2,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 16,112 | 6,998 | 2,651 | 2,651 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $149,275 | $174,475 | $90,725 | $114,575 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $139,123 | $162,559 | $84,440 | $106,620 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,345 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,007 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| 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 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $149,275 | $174,475 | $90,725 | $114,575 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -6,795 | -9,845 | -15,420 | -19,520 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $149,275 | $174,225 | $83,930 | $104,730 | $136,855 | $202,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $24,950 | $0 | $20,800 | $52,925 | $118,625 |
| Total Invoice | $139,123 | $162,559 | $84,440 | $106,620 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -233 | -6,324 | -9,161 | -14,347 | -18,167 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $139,123 | $162,326 | $78,116 | $97,459 | $127,334 | $188,519 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $23,203 | $0 | $19,343 | $49,218 | $110,403 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| 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 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $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 | $300 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,560 | $8,810 | $15,355 | $18,405 | $23,980 | $28,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $6,795 | $9,845 | $15,420 | $19,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -233 | -6,324 | -9,161 | -14,347 | -18,167 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3.5 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 675 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 22% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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