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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: $163,630

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $27,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $152,239

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $25,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $162,843 $135,594 $197,383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 12,625 12,625
Premium 1 Package   4,300  
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 11,741 11,741
Premium 1 Package   3,999  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 13,475 16,925 12,625
Options (change) 12,532 15,740 11,741
Destination 1,250 905 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $191,125 $163,630 $227,070
Total Invoice $177,925 $152,239 $211,329

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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: $35,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,845
Model Year201720132013
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$191,125$163,630$227,070
Adjustments for Features0-7,695-12,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$191,125$155,935$214,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58,590
Total Invoice$177,925$152,239$211,329
Adjustments for Features0-7,159-11,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$177,925$145,080$199,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$54,574

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720132013
ModelR8SLSL
TrimSpyder V10SL63 AMGSL65 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 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
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 windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$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  
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather headliner  $1000
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 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,760$19,455$24,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,159-11,675

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,738 lb.4,002 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested220072%

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