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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $125,050

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $69,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $116,514

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $64,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR8SLS AMG
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $189,600
Base Invoice $101,370 $176,328
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Navigation system 2,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,500
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Navigation system 1,860  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,325
Options (change) 12,950 2,500
Options (change) 12,044 2,325
Destination 1,000 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,700
Total Price $125,050 $194,675
Total Invoice $116,514 $181,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,363
Model Year20082012
ModelR8SLS AMG
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$125,050$194,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$192,150
Total Invoice$116,514$181,228
Adjustments for Features0-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$178,877

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082012
ModelR8SLS AMG
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082012
ModelR8SLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in105.5 in
Length174.5 in182.6 in
Width75.0 in76.3 in
Height49.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested111594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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