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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: $91,025 Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $62,860 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $84,718 Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $58,461 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $147,300 | $214,500 | $77,400 | $86,400 | $114,900 |
| Base Invoice | $136,989 | $199,485 | $71,982 | $80,352 | $106,858 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,100 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power door closers | 450 | ||||
| Night vision | 2,260 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Premium Package | 3,950 | 3,950 | |||
| Luxury Package | 4,200 | 4,200 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,093 | 2,093 | 1,954 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power door closers | 419 | ||||
| Night vision | 2,102 | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Premium Package | 3,673 | 3,673 | |||
| Luxury Package | 3,906 | 3,906 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,660 | 0 | 12,700 | 12,700 | 4,400 |
| Options (change) | 5,265 | 0 | 11,811 | 11,811 | 4,093 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $153,885 | $216,725 | $91,025 | $100,025 | $120,225 |
| Total Invoice | $143,179 | $201,710 | $84,718 | $93,088 | $111,876 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,350 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,473 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 333hp V6 | 435hp V8 | 520hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 |
| Total Price | $153,885 | $216,725 | $91,025 | $100,025 | $120,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,510 | -10,060 | 0 | -150 | -2,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $146,375 | $206,665 | $91,025 | $99,875 | $118,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $60,290 | $0 | $8,850 | $27,200 |
| Total Invoice | $143,179 | $201,710 | $84,718 | $93,088 | $111,876 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,988 | -9,363 | 0 | -140 | -1,861 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $136,191 | $192,347 | $84,718 | $92,948 | $110,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $56,156 | $0 | $8,230 | $25,297 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $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 seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $19,125 | $21,675 | $11,615 | $11,765 | $13,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,510 | $10,060 | $0 | $150 | $2,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,988 | -9,363 | 0 | -140 | -1,861 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 4,366 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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