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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: $107,525

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $46,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,204

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $43,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelSLSLA8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $96,200
Base Invoice $139,221 $202,322 $89,465
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0  
Power door closers 450    
Technology Package     3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Wood trim 0 0  
Power door closers 419    
Technology Package     3,256
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Options (change) 3,400 0 8,400
Options (change) 3,163 0 7,814
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $154,025 $219,775 $107,525
Total Invoice $143,309 $204,547 $100,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,359
Model Year201620162009
ModelSLSLA8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12450hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$154,025$219,775$107,525
Adjustments for Features-11,550-15,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,475$204,225$107,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,750$0
Total Invoice$143,309$204,547$100,204
Adjustments for Features-10,746-14,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,563$190,074$100,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,511$0

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

Model Year201620162009
ModelSLSLA8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65S8
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 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
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, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,940$23,940$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,550$15,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,746-14,4730

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

Model Year20162009
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 AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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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