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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: $151,075 Audi R8 4.2 | |||||
| Difference: $6,100 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $140,797 Audi R8 4.2 | |||||
| Difference: $5,441 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $127,700 | $162,700 | $210,300 | $147,300 | $214,500 |
| Base Invoice | $118,761 | $151,311 | $195,579 | $136,989 | $199,485 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,500 | 3,500 | 8,380 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 875 | 875 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 9,900 | 9,900 | 9,900 | 8,950 | 8,950 |
| Special order charge | 1,200 | ||||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | 2,500 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,115 | 3,255 | 7,794 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 813 | 813 | |||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 9,207 | 9,207 | 9,207 | 8,324 | 8,324 |
| Special order charge | 1,116 | ||||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | 2,325 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 19,125 | 14,925 | 22,630 | 8,950 | 8,950 |
| Options (change) | 17,786 | 13,880 | 21,047 | 8,324 | 8,324 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,100 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $151,075 | $181,875 | $236,280 | $157,175 | $225,675 |
| Total Invoice | $140,797 | $169,441 | $219,976 | $146,238 | $210,034 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,585 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 560hp V10 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 140, 7 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $151,075 | $181,875 | $236,280 | $157,175 | $225,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,540 | -2,950 | -14,000 | -20,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $151,075 | $180,335 | $233,330 | $143,175 | $205,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,260 | $82,255 | $0 | $61,900 |
| Total Invoice | $140,797 | $169,441 | $219,976 | $146,238 | $210,034 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,435 | -2,746 | -13,026 | -19,172 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $140,797 | $168,006 | $217,230 | $133,212 | $190,862 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,209 | $76,433 | $0 | $57,650 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $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 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Carbon fiber body panels | $250 | ||||
| Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Carbon fiber mirror housings | $100 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $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 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Dampers, manually adjustable | $400 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,470 | $10,010 | $11,420 | $22,470 | $29,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,540 | $2,950 | $14,000 | $20,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,435 | -2,746 | -13,026 | -19,172 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | R8 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 4,002 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
| 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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