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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: $134,050

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $124,884

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $16,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL634.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $151,350 $109,000
Base Invoice $140,756 $101,370
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 0 21,950
Options (change) 0 20,414
Destination 925 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $152,275 $134,050
Total Invoice $141,681 $124,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,272
Model Year20172008
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL634.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$152,275$134,050
Adjustments for Features-19,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,855$134,050
Total Invoice$141,681$124,884
Adjustments for Features-18,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,612$124,884

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172008
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL634.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$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 washer fluid system$50 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$24,605$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$19,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172008
ModelSLR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in174.5 in
Width73.9 in75.0 in
Height51.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,605 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
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

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