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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: $157,925

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $35,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $146,936

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $32,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $148,050 $166,100
Base Invoice $137,687 $154,473
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,900
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   9,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 9,207
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   8,370
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   93
Illuminated door sill trim plates   837
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
Options (change) 8,950 24,050
Options (change) 8,324 22,367
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $157,925 $193,100
Total Invoice $146,936 $179,790

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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: $46,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,284
Model Year20152015
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$157,925$193,100
Adjustments for Features-11,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,715$193,100
Total Invoice$146,936$179,790
Adjustments for Features-10,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,506$179,790

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
ModelSLR8
TrimSL63 AMGV10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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 
Total Value of Features$20,670$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in104.3 in
Length181.8 in174.4 in
Width73.9 in75.0 in
Height51.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
1700 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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