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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: $146,095

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $3,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $136,111

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $140,440 $127,700
Base Invoice $130,609 $118,761
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,000 875
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 930 813
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 2,180 20,425
Options (change) 2,027 18,995
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $146,095 $149,375
Total Invoice $136,111 $139,006

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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: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,219
Model Year20122011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$146,095$149,375
Adjustments for Features-8,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,160$149,375
Total Invoice$136,111$139,006
Adjustments for Features-8,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,787$139,006

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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
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 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,670$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,274 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?
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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