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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: $95,275

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $59,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,669

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $55,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $78,050
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $72,587
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   3,000
Wood trim 0 0  
Night vision 2,260   2,300
Power door closers 450   550
Sport Package     5,900
Convenience Package     2,350
Leather door panel trim     750
Synthetic suede headliner     1,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   2,790
Wood trim 0 0  
Night vision 2,102   2,139
Power door closers 419   511
Sport Package     5,487
Convenience Package     2,185
Leather door panel trim     699
Synthetic suede headliner     1,396
Options (change) 5,660 0 16,350
Options (change) 5,265 0 15,207
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $154,635 $217,475 $95,275
Total Invoice $143,877 $202,408 $88,669

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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: $51,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,509
Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19275/35-20
Total Price$154,635$217,475$95,275
Adjustments for Features-8,275-10,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,360$206,950$95,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,590$0
Total Invoice$143,877$202,408$88,669
Adjustments for Features-7,699-9,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,178$192,612$88,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,434$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8

Model Year201520152011
ModelSLSLA8
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
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 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$18,450$20,700$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,275$10,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,699-9,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
ModelSLA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in117.8 in
Length181.8 in202.2 in
Width73.9 in76.7 in
Height51.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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