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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: $89,745

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $66,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,527

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $61,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSLSLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $139,221 $202,322 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   3,250 3,250 2,250
Wood trim 0 0     0
Power door closers 450        
Night vision 2,260   2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium Package     4,000 4,000  
Luxury Package     4,200 4,200  
Lane departure warning         500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   3,023 3,023 2,093
Wood trim 0 0     0
Power door closers 419        
Night vision 2,102   2,139 2,139 2,139
Premium Package     3,720 3,720  
Luxury Package     3,906 3,906  
Lane departure warning         467
Options (change) 5,660 0 13,750 13,750 5,050
Options (change) 5,265 0 12,788 12,788 4,699
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $156,285 $219,775 $89,745 $98,545 $118,445
Total Invoice $145,411 $204,547 $83,527 $91,711 $110,221

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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: $58,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,175
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSLSLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$156,285$219,775$89,745$98,545$118,445
Adjustments for Features-8,285-10,53500-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,000$209,240$89,745$98,545$116,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,240$0$8,800$26,475
Total Invoice$145,411$204,547$83,527$91,711$110,221
Adjustments for Features-7,709-9,80500-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,702$194,742$83,527$91,711$108,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,040$0$8,184$24,623

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

Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSLSLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
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 
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$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
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   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
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   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
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   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100   
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$18,825$21,075$10,540$10,540$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,285$10,535$0$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,709-9,80500-2,071

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

Model Year20162014
ModelSLA8 / S8
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.4,366 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 in37.7 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 AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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