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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: $106,645

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $36,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,332

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $34,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelSLSLSLR8R8R8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 875 875  
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       2,100    
Convenience Package       2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650 650
iPod integration       100 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       5,500 3,500 8,380
Special order charge           1,200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates           2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 813 813  
Wood trim   0 0      
Navigation system       1,953    
Convenience Package       1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605 605
iPod integration       93 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       5,115 3,255 7,794
Special order charge           1,116
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates           2,325
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 700 11,325 5,025 12,730
Options (change) 1,739 1,739 651 10,532 4,673 11,840
Destination 875 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $106,645 $144,395 $202,925 $143,275 $171,975 $226,380
Total Invoice $99,332 $134,530 $188,964 $133,543 $160,234 $210,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,183
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelSLSLSLR8R8R8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T5M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$106,645$144,395$202,925$143,275$171,975$226,380
Adjustments for Features-7,485-8,835-9,8850-750-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,160$135,560$193,040$143,275$171,225$224,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0$27,950$80,945
Total Invoice$99,332$134,530$188,964$133,543$160,234$210,769
Adjustments for Features-6,972-8,231-9,2050-699-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,360$126,299$179,759$133,543$159,535$208,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,939$87,399$0$25,992$75,215

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelSLSLSLR8R8R8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Proximity key  $250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo net   $40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels     $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler     $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  $150
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000   
Dampers, manually adjustable     $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$16,770$18,120$19,170$9,285$10,035$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$8,835$9,885$0$750$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,972-8,231-9,2050-699-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,221 lb.3,606 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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%

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