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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: $107,705

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $73,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,318

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $68,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $162,843 $96,395 $130,609
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 1,000
Wood trim     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,575 1,880 2,180
Options (change) 3,325 1,748 2,027
Destination 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 2,600
Total Price $181,225 $107,705 $146,095
Total Invoice $168,718 $100,318 $136,111

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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: $76,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,492
Model Year201720122012
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$181,225$107,705$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,320-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$181,225$104,385$141,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$168,718$100,318$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-3,092-4,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$168,718$97,226$132,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,814

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720122012
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL550SL63 AMG
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 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $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
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $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
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,710$16,030$17,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092-4,071

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172012
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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