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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $102,805 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | |||||
| Difference: $1,220 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $95,761 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | |||||
| Difference: $1,187 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $96,200 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $89,465 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,900 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,558 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,330 | 1,640 | 2,160 | 1,640 | 4,900 |
| Options (change) | 4,957 | 1,525 | 2,009 | 1,525 | 4,558 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 | $104,025 |
| Total Invoice | $95,761 | $128,876 | $125,733 | $179,096 | $96,948 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 450hp V10 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 | $104,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,825 | -5,275 | -4,775 | -5,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,980 | $133,040 | $130,160 | $186,940 | $104,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,060 | $32,180 | $88,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $95,761 | $128,876 | $125,733 | $179,096 | $96,948 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,494 | -4,915 | -4,449 | -5,006 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,267 | $123,961 | $121,284 | $174,090 | $96,948 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,694 | $30,017 | $82,823 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $13,925 | $14,375 | $13,875 | $14,475 | $9,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,825 | $5,275 | $4,775 | $5,375 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,494 | -4,915 | -4,449 | -5,006 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 199.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,289 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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