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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: $81,140 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | ||||
| Difference: $68,005 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $75,494 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | ||||
| Difference: $63,454 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $139,050 | $198,750 | $70,690 | $93,300 |
| Base Invoice | $129,316 | $184,838 | $65,741 | $86,771 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,800 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | |||
| Satellite radio | 550 | 550 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,930 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,953 | 1,953 |
| Premium Package | 3,045 | 2,605 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | 698 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | |||
| Satellite radio | 490 | 501 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,620 | 2,300 | 9,675 | 5,450 |
| Options (change) | 6,157 | 2,139 | 8,978 | 5,059 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $149,145 | $204,525 | $81,140 | $101,625 |
| Total Invoice | $138,948 | $190,452 | $75,494 | $94,705 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,965 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,895 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 200, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $149,145 | $204,525 | $81,140 | $101,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,540 | -7,540 | -500 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $141,605 | $196,985 | $80,640 | $101,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $55,380 | $0 | $20,985 |
| Total Invoice | $138,948 | $190,452 | $75,494 | $94,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,024 | -7,021 | -465 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $131,924 | $183,431 | $75,029 | $94,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $51,507 | $0 | $19,676 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,540 | $15,540 | $8,500 | $8,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,540 | $7,540 | $500 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,024 | -7,021 | -465 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 199.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 51.1 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
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