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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: $155,705

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $22,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $144,869

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $20,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $145,800 $162,700
Base Invoice $135,594 $151,311
AMG Performance Package 9,000  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
AMG Performance Package 8,370  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 9,000 14,125
Options (change) 8,370 13,136
Destination 905 1,250
Total Price $155,705 $178,075
Total Invoice $144,869 $165,697

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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: $31,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,071
Model Year20132011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine557hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$155,705$178,075
Adjustments for Features-8,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,845$178,075
Total Invoice$144,869$165,697
Adjustments for Features-8,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,626$165,697

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132011
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMG5.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$19,045$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132011
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in104.3 in
Length181.8 in174.5 in
Width73.9 in75.0 in
Height51.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
557 hp@5250
664 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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