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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: $152,275

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $141,681

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $11,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL635.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $151,350 $146,000
Base Invoice $140,756 $135,780
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
iPod integration   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
Options (change) 0 15,425
Options (change) 0 14,345
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $152,275 $164,725
Total Invoice $141,681 $153,425

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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: $30,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,859
Model Year20172010
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL635.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$152,275$164,725
Adjustments for Features-18,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,880$164,725
Total Invoice$141,681$153,425
Adjustments for Features-17,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,566$153,425

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172010
ModelSLR8
TrimAMG SL635.2
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 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$22,730$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172010
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.3,715 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
Audi R8 5.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2100 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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