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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: $99,115

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $82,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,329

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $76,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelR8SLSLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $162,843 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,575 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,640
Options (change) 3,325 1,525 1,525 1,525 1,525
Destination 1,250 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $181,225 $99,115 $138,315 $134,415 $192,315
Total Invoice $168,718 $92,329 $128,876 $125,249 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,698
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelR8SLSLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$181,225$99,115$138,315$134,415$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,105-2,255-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$181,225$97,710$135,210$132,160$189,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$168,718$92,329$128,876$125,249$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,309-2,893-2,101-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$168,718$91,020$125,983$123,148$176,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,963$32,128$85,091

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelR8SLSLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer$100    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,800$15,205$16,905$16,055$17,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$3,105$2,255$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,309-2,893-2,101-2,985

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,738 lb.4,221 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 SL550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

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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