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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: $180,900

Audi R8 V10   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $168,444

Audi R8 V10   
Difference: $10,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $187,200 $164,700
Base Invoice $174,096 $153,171
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   8,463
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
Options (change) 1,640 13,250
Options (change) 1,525 12,323
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $192,315 $180,900
Total Invoice $179,096 $168,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 V10
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,487
Model Year20082014
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine604hp V12525hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$192,315$180,900
Adjustments for Features-6,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,695$180,900
Total Invoice$179,096$168,444
Adjustments for Features-6,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,931$168,444

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082014
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$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 support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,955$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082014
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length178.5 in174.4 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
1700 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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