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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: $161,225

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $29,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $150,005

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $27,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $162,843 $140,756 $204,461
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 8,950 8,950
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 8,324 8,324
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 13,475 8,950 8,950
Options (change) 12,532 8,324 8,324
Destination 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $191,125 $161,225 $231,025
Total Invoice $177,925 $150,005 $215,010

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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: $40,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,787
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$191,125$161,225$231,025
Adjustments for Features0-10,605-14,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$191,125$150,620$216,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65,700
Total Invoice$177,925$150,005$215,010
Adjustments for Features0-9,867-13,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$177,925$140,138$201,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,186

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720172017
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Wind blocker, small$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
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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 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
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,160$20,765$24,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,605$14,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,867-13,686

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017
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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