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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: $178,075

Audi R8 5.2   
Difference: $24,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $165,697

Audi R8 5.2   
Difference: $23,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $198,750 $162,700
Base Invoice $184,838 $151,311
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 875
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 813
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 700 14,125
Options (change) 651 13,136
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $202,925 $178,075
Total Invoice $188,964 $165,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 5.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,645
Model Year20112011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine604hp V12525hp V10
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$202,925$178,075
Adjustments for Features-8,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$194,740$178,075
Total Invoice$188,964$165,697
Adjustments for Features-7,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,342$165,697

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,020$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6220

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,715 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 specs.

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