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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: $156,800

Audi R8 V8   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $146,122

Audi R8 V8   
Difference: $5,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelR8R8SLSL
TrimV8V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $128,400 $164,700 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $119,412 $153,171 $140,756 $204,461
Navigation system 2,100      
Convenience Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500    
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200 750 750
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,800 3,600 1,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,950 8,950
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 1,953      
Convenience Package 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 93    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255    
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116 698 698
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,674 3,348 1,395  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 8,324 8,324
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 24,150 19,850 11,200 9,700
Options (change) 22,460 18,461 10,417 9,022
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 1,300
Total Price $156,800 $188,800 $163,475 $231,775
Total Invoice $146,122 $175,882 $152,098 $215,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,394
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelR8R8SLSL
TrimV8V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$156,800$188,800$163,475$231,775
Adjustments for Features0-250-15,445-19,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,800$188,550$148,030$212,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,750$0$64,200
Total Invoice$146,122$175,882$152,098$215,708
Adjustments for Features0-233-14,370-18,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$146,122$175,649$137,728$197,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,527$0$59,790

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelR8R8SLSL
TrimV8V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover$0$0$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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$650
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,810$8,060$23,255$27,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$15,445$19,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-14,370-18,190

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in101.7 in
Length174.4 in182.3 in
Width75.0 in73.9 in
Height49.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested67580%
Total Not Requested16520%

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