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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,315

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $70,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,685

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $65,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $74,550
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $69,331
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0  
Power door closers 450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 690
Technology Package     1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500
Leather door panel trim     750
Synthetic suede headliner     1,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Wood trim 0 0  
Power door closers 419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 642
Technology Package     1,396
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,396
Leather door panel trim     699
Synthetic suede headliner     1,396
Options (change) 3,990 590 5,940
Options (change) 3,712 549 5,529
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $152,215 $217,315 $81,315
Total Invoice $141,626 $202,259 $75,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,041
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$152,215$217,315$81,315
Adjustments for Features-11,715-16,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,500$201,300$81,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,800$0
Total Invoice$141,626$202,259$75,685
Adjustments for Features-10,900-14,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,726$187,354$75,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,628$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8

Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Night vision $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$20,090$24,390$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,715$16,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,900-14,9050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142010
ModelSLA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in115.9 in
Length181.8 in199.3 in
Width73.9 in74.6 in
Height51.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.1 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
8.5 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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