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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: $119,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,972

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $110,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelR8SLCSLC
TrimSpyder V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $177,100 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $164,703 $44,594 $56,079
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Carbon fiber trim 3,400   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 3 Package   10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 350
Rear spoiler   350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670 670
Carbon fiber trim 3,162   1,628
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 3 Package   9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 326
Rear spoiler   326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     921
Options (change) 3,975 15,540 10,910
Options (change) 3,697 14,453 10,148
Destination 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $183,625 $64,415 $72,135
Total Invoice $170,950 $59,972 $67,152

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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: $122,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,645
Model Year201820172017
ModelR8SLCSLC
TrimSpyder V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine532hp V10241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$183,625$64,415$72,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$183,625$61,550$69,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,620
Total Invoice$170,950$59,972$67,152
Adjustments for Features0-2,667-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$170,950$57,305$64,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,087

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201820172017
ModelR8SLCSLC
TrimSpyder V10SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
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  
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  
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
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  
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,840$13,705$13,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,667-2,760

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182017
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
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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested329060%
Total Not Requested215040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested276558%
Total Not Requested200042%

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