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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: $193,125

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $33,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $179,785

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $31,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelR8SL
TrimSpyder V10SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $177,100 $212,240
Base Invoice $164,703 $197,383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 12,625
Wood trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 11,741
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 13,475 12,625
Options (change) 12,532 11,741
Destination 1,250 905
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $193,125 $227,070
Total Invoice $179,785 $211,329

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 Spyder V10
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,869
Model Year20182013
ModelR8SL
TrimSpyder V10SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine532hp V10621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/25 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$193,125$227,070
Adjustments for Features0-12,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,125$214,525
Total Invoice$179,785$211,329
Adjustments for Features0-11,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$179,785$199,654

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182013
ModelR8SL
TrimSpyder V10SL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, power small $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,760$24,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,675

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,627 lb.4,299 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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