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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: $107,705

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $73,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,318

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $68,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLR8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $175,100
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $162,843
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000  
Wood trim   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930  
Wood trim   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,790
Options (change) 1,880 2,180 3,575
Options (change) 1,748 2,027 3,325
Destination 875 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 1,300
Total Price $107,705 $146,095 $181,225
Total Invoice $100,318 $136,111 $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: $76,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,492
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLR8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$107,705$146,095$181,225
Adjustments for Features-3,320-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,385$141,725$181,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0
Total Invoice$100,318$136,111$168,718
Adjustments for Features-3,092-4,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,226$132,040$168,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,814$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLR8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$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 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,030$17,080$12,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,092-4,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122017
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in174.4 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 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 Spyder V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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