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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,415

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $77,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,972

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $72,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelR8R8SLCSLC
TrimV8V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $44,594 $56,079
Navigation system 2,100      
Rearview camera 1,000      
iPod integration 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200   750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900 700 350
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500   1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Premium 3 Package     10,500 7,100
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Rear spoiler     350  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Adaptive dampers - electrical       990
Navigation system 1,953      
Rearview camera 930      
iPod integration 93 93    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116   698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837 651 326
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325   1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Premium 3 Package     9,765 6,603
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Rear spoiler     326  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Adaptive dampers - electrical       921
Options (change) 8,450 5,350 15,540 11,660
Options (change) 7,859 4,976 14,453 10,846
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $142,100 $175,700 $64,415 $72,885
Total Invoice $132,451 $163,699 $59,972 $67,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,932
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelR8R8SLCSLC
TrimV8V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$142,100$175,700$64,415$72,885
Adjustments for Features0-550-8,005-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,100$175,150$56,410$64,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,050$0$8,395
Total Invoice$132,451$163,699$59,972$67,850
Adjustments for Features0-512-7,453-7,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,451$163,187$52,519$60,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,736$0$7,809

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelR8R8SLCSLC
TrimV8V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,340$8,890$16,345$16,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$8,005$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-7,453-7,522

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20152017
ModelR8SLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length174.4 in162.8 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested300055%
Total Not Requested244045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested247552%
Total Not Requested229048%

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