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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: $193,125

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $35,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $179,785

Audi R8 Spyder V10   
Difference: $33,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $215,250 $177,100
Base Invoice $200,183 $164,703
Performance meter 2,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,900
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000
Performance meter 2,325  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 9,207
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790
Options (change) 11,450 13,475
Options (change) 10,649 12,532
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $228,925 $193,125
Total Invoice $213,057 $179,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 Spyder V10
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,014
Model Year20152018
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine621hp V12532hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$228,925$193,125
Adjustments for Features-14,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$214,680$193,125
Total Invoice$213,057$179,785
Adjustments for Features-13,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$199,799$179,785

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
ModelSLR8
TrimSL65 AMGSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel$2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$25,855$11,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,299 lb.3,627 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 Spyder V10

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

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