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: $131,550

Audi R8 4.2

Difference: $77,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $122,573

Audi R8 4.2

Difference: $72,310

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
R8
SLS AMG

Model Year 2009 2013

Model R8 SLS AMG

Trim 4.2 GT

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe

Base Price $114,200 $199,500

Base Invoice $106,206 $185,535

Premium Package 2,100

Metallic paint (extra cost) 650

Synthetic suede headliner 1,300

Navigation system 2,000

Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500

Carbon fiber trim 2,500 7,250

Premium Package 1,953

Metallic paint (extra cost) 605

Synthetic suede headliner 1,209

Navigation system 1,860

Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115

Carbon fiber trim 2,325 6,743

Options (change) 14,050 7,250

Options (change) 13,067 6,743

Destination 1,200 905

Gas Tax 2,100 1,700

Total Price $131,550 $209,355

Total Invoice $122,573 $194,883

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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: $75,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,216
Model Year	2009	2013
Model	R8	SLS AMG
Trim	4.2	GT
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Engine	420hp V8	583hp V8
Transmission	M6	T7
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	/ MPG	/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	140, 7	?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/35-19	265/35-19
Total Price	$131,550	$209,355
Adjustments for Features	0	-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$131,550	$207,105
Total Invoice	$122,573	$194,883
Adjustments for Features	0	-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$122,573	$192,789

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

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	R8	SLS AMG
Trim	4.2	GT
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr 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
Exterior
Painted brake calipers (optional)		$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror	$75
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
Door sill trim plates	$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150
Memory system, driver seat		$200
Memory system, passenger seat		$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat		$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat		$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces		$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel		$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Alloy wheels	$350
Polished alloy wheels		$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls		$100
Total Value of Features	$2,795	$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments	$0	$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments	0	-2,094

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

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	R8	SLS AMG
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.5 in
Length	174.5 in	182.6 in
Width	75.0 in	76.3 in
Height	49.3 in	49.3 in
Curb Weight	3,606 lb.	3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	38.0 in	39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	54.4 in	58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room	0.0 in	63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom	41.1 in	41.7 in
Cargo Volume	3.5 ft³	6.2 ft³

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
Feature	Value	Requested?
Obstacle detection, front	150	Yes
Obstacle detection, rear	250	Yes
Rearview camera	200	Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror	75	Yes
Cargo net	40	Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror	75	No
Hill start assist	75	No
Total Requested	715	83%
Total Not Requested	150	17%