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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: $168,330

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $36,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $156,610

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $34,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $190,600 $145,800
Base Invoice $177,258 $135,594
7-speed automated manual 9,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
iPod integration 100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
AMG Performance Package   9,000
Ceramic brake rotors   12,625
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual 8,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
iPod integration 93  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,255  
AMG Performance Package   8,370
Ceramic brake rotors   11,741
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 13,250 21,625
Options (change) 12,323 20,111
Destination 1,250 905
Total Price $205,100 $168,330
Total Invoice $190,831 $156,610

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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: $44,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,813
Model Year20152013
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V10557hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$205,100$168,330
Adjustments for Features0-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$205,100$160,170
Total Invoice$190,831$156,610
Adjustments for Features0-7,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$190,831$149,018

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152013
ModelR8SL
TrimCarbonSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, power small $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,885$19,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,592

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152013
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in101.8 in
Length174.4 in181.8 in
Width75.0 in73.9 in
Height49.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,068 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
557 hp@5250
664 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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