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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: $106,645

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $74,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,332

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $69,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelR8SLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $162,843 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Wood trim     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,575 1,870 1,870 700
Options (change) 3,325 1,739 1,739 651
Destination 1,250 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $181,225 $106,645 $144,395 $202,925
Total Invoice $168,718 $99,332 $134,530 $188,964

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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: $76,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,221
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelR8SLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$181,225$106,645$144,395$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-3,320-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$181,225$104,675$141,075$198,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$168,718$99,332$134,530$188,964
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-3,093-4,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$168,718$97,497$131,437$184,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,940$87,398

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelR8SLSLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$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$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,460$15,430$16,780$17,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$3,320$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-3,093-4,069

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172011
ModelR8SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length174.4 in180.4 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 SL63 AMG

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

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