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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $191,125

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $39,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $177,925

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $37,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL65Spyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $219,850 $175,100
Base Invoice $204,461 $162,843
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,900
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 9,207
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790
Options (change) 8,950 13,475
Options (change) 8,324 12,532
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $231,025 $191,125
Total Invoice $215,010 $177,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 Spyder V10
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,399
Model Year20172017
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL65Spyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12540hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$231,025$191,125
Adjustments for Features-14,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$216,320$191,125
Total Invoice$215,010$177,925
Adjustments for Features-13,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$201,324$177,925

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL65Spyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel$2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$24,865$10,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,6860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in174.4 in
Width73.9 in75.0 in
Height51.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 Spyder V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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