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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: $78,860

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $17,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,366

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $15,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelSLSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $68,900
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $64,422
Premium 1 Package 4,900        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 690
Power door closers 450 450 450    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090      
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         4,400
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,500
Satellite radio         550
Adaptive cruise control         2,100
Premium 1 Package 4,557        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 614
Power door closers 419 419 419    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804      
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         3,916
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,335
Satellite radio         490
Adaptive cruise control         1,869
Options (change) 10,030 5,130 1,040 590 9,240
Options (change) 9,329 4,772 968 549 8,224
Destination 925 925 925 925 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $96,005 $114,105 $151,665 $220,365 $78,860
Total Invoice $89,351 $106,184 $141,114 $205,096 $73,366

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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: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,818
Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelSLSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18
Total Price$96,005$114,105$151,665$220,365$78,860
Adjustments for Features-9,850-9,850-10,775-17,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,155$104,255$140,890$202,940$78,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$54,735$116,785$0
Total Invoice$89,351$106,184$141,114$205,096$73,366
Adjustments for Features-9,167-9,166-10,025-16,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,184$97,018$131,089$188,878$73,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,834$50,905$108,694$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelSLSLSLSLA8 / S8
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$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$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$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$17,465$17,465$18,390$25,040$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,850$9,850$10,775$17,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,167-9,166-10,025-16,2180

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

Model Year20162007
ModelSLA8 / S8
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 Weight3,936 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 SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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