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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,430

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $38,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,565

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $35,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLA7
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $59,250
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $55,103
Premium I Package 3,750   3,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Wood trim     0 0  
Sport Package         1,000
Prestige Package         6,330
Driver Assistance Package         2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Premium I Package 3,488   2,836    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Wood trim     0 0  
Sport Package         930
Prestige Package         5,887
Driver Assistance Package         2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 7,820 2,930 7,120 2,930 10,305
Options (change) 7,273 2,725 6,621 2,725 9,587
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $108,495 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105 $70,430
Total Invoice $101,053 $135,563 $135,646 $187,271 $65,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,178
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLA7
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12310hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$108,495$145,505$145,595$201,105$70,430
Adjustments for Features-6,775-7,725-7,825-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,720$137,780$137,770$193,280$70,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$36,050$91,560$0
Total Invoice$101,053$135,563$135,646$187,271$65,565
Adjustments for Features-6,310-7,197-7,290-7,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,743$128,366$128,356$179,984$65,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$33,613$85,241$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A7

Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLA7
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,290$17,240$17,340$17,340$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,775$7,725$7,825$7,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,310-7,197-7,290-7,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A7

Model Year20092012
ModelSLA7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in114.7 in
Length180.4 in195.6 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested264062%
Total Not Requested162538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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