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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $106,645 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||
| Difference: $74,580 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $99,332 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||
| Difference: $69,386 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | R8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Spyder V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $175,100 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $162,843 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,000 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 535 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,790 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,870 | 1,870 | 700 | 3,575 |
| Options (change) | 1,739 | 1,739 | 651 | 3,325 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,250 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 | $181,225 |
| Total Invoice | $99,332 | $134,530 | $188,964 | $168,718 |
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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: $76,550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,221 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | R8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Spyder V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 540hp V10 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 550, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $106,645 | $144,395 | $202,925 | $181,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,970 | -3,320 | -4,370 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $104,675 | $141,075 | $198,555 | $181,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $99,332 | $134,530 | $188,964 | $168,718 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,835 | -3,093 | -4,069 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,497 | $131,437 | $184,895 | $168,718 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,940 | $87,398 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | R8 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Spyder V10 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $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 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,430 | $16,780 | $17,830 | $13,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,970 | $3,320 | $4,370 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,835 | -3,093 | -4,069 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | R8 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 174.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 75.0 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 Spyder V10
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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