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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $104,025

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $35,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,948

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $33,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $96,200
Base Invoice $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $89,465
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,900
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060    
Wood trim   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,558
Options (change) 0 1,140 0 4,900
Options (change) 0 1,060 0 4,558
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,100
Total Price $142,575 $139,615 $198,175 $104,025
Total Invoice $132,838 $130,085 $184,546 $96,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,185
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12450hp V10
TransmissionT5T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$142,575$139,615$198,175$104,025
Adjustments for Features-6,265-5,315-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,310$134,300$191,810$104,025
Cost Above Minimum$2,010$0$57,510$0
Total Invoice$132,838$130,085$184,546$96,948
Adjustments for Features-5,837-4,952-5,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,001$125,133$178,619$96,948
Cost Above Minimum$1,868$0$53,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350 $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,965$14,015$15,065$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,265$5,315$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,837-4,952-5,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092009
ModelSLA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in115.9 in
Length180.4 in199.3 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height51.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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