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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,360

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,500

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $16,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelSLCA8
TrimAMG SLC43A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,300 $78,750
Base Invoice $56,079 $73,237
Premium 3 Package 7,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990  
Wood trim 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Leather door panel trim   750
Premium 3 Package 6,603  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921  
Wood trim 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 9,135 8,250
Options (change) 8,496 7,675
Destination 925 875
Total Price $70,360 $87,875
Total Invoice $65,500 $81,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,308
Model Year20172012
ModelSLCA8
TrimAMG SLC43A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$70,360$87,875
Adjustments for Features-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,115$87,875
Total Invoice$65,500$81,787
Adjustments for Features-3,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,479$81,787

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelSLCA8
TrimAMG SLC43A8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,795$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelSLCA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in117.8 in
Length162.8 in202.2 in
Width71.5 in76.7 in
Height51.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested386581%
Total Not Requested90019%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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