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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,415

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $79,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,972

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $74,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSLCSLCR8R8R8
TrimSLC300AMG SLC434.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $44,594 $56,079 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium 1 Package 2,500        
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Premium 3 Package 10,500 7,100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 350 875 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650 650 650
Rear spoiler 350        
Carbon fiber trim   1,750 2,500 2,500 1,960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
LED headlights     3,500    
Special order charge         1,200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Premium 1 Package 2,325        
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Premium 3 Package 9,765 6,603      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 326 813 813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 605 605 605
Rear spoiler 326        
Carbon fiber trim   1,628 2,325 2,325 1,823
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
LED headlights     3,255    
Special order charge         1,116
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Options (change) 15,540 10,910 11,825 4,025 6,310
Options (change) 14,453 10,148 10,997 3,743 5,869
Destination 925 925 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $64,415 $72,135 $143,775 $170,975 $219,960
Total Invoice $59,972 $67,152 $134,008 $159,304 $204,798

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,605
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSLCSLCR8R8R8
TrimSLC300AMG SLC434.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT9T9M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$64,415$72,135$143,775$170,975$219,960
Adjustments for Features-8,130-8,2300-500-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,285$63,905$143,775$170,475$218,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,620$0$26,700$74,525
Total Invoice$59,972$67,152$134,008$159,304$204,798
Adjustments for Features-7,569-7,6610-466-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,403$59,491$134,008$158,838$203,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,088$0$24,830$69,244

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSLCSLCR8R8R8
TrimSLC300AMG SLC434.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$17,120$17,220$8,990$9,490$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,130$8,230$0$500$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,569-7,6610-466-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
ModelSLCR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length162.8 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height51.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested297555%
Total Not Requested246545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247552%
Total Not Requested229048%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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