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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: $134,050

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $124,884

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $5,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $135,000 $109,000
Base Invoice $125,550 $101,370
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 1,140 21,950
Options (change) 1,060 20,414
Destination 875 1,000
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $139,615 $134,050
Total Invoice $130,085 $124,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943
Model Year20092008
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$139,615$134,050
Adjustments for Features-11,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,655$134,050
Total Invoice$130,085$124,884
Adjustments for Features-11,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,941$124,884

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
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 retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,495$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

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