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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,195

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $110,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,365

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $102,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $176,328 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500      
Luxury Package   4,200 4,200  
Premium Package   4,000 4,000  
Wood trim       0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325      
Luxury Package   3,906 3,906  
Premium Package   3,720 3,720  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,500 8,200 8,200 0
Options (change) 2,325 7,626 7,626 0
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $84,195 $92,995 $113,395
Total Invoice $181,228 $78,365 $86,549 $105,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,550
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$194,675$84,195$92,995$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,185-7,185-10,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$194,675$77,010$85,810$103,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$26,325
Total Invoice$181,228$78,365$86,549$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-6,687-6,687-9,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,228$71,678$79,862$96,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,184$24,482

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$4,440$11,625$11,625$14,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,185$7,185$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,687-6,687-9,362

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in117.8 in
Length182.6 in202.2 in
Width76.3 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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