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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: $192,315

Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG   
Difference: $12,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $179,096

Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG   
Difference: $11,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $190,600 $187,200
Base Invoice $177,258 $174,096
7-speed automated manual 9,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual 8,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,255  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 13,150 1,640
Options (change) 12,230 1,525
Destination 1,250 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $205,000 $192,315
Total Invoice $190,738 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,709
Model Year20152008
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V10604hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$205,000$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$205,000$190,095
Total Invoice$190,738$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$190,738$177,029

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber body panels$250 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$14,785$17,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,067

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length174.4 in178.5 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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