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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: $127,850

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $86,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $118,968

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $80,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGTS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $199,500 $115,900
Base Invoice $185,535 $107,788
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500  
Dynamic Package   11,000
Wood trim   0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625  
Dynamic Package   10,230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 12,500 11,000
Options (change) 11,625 10,230
Destination 905 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $214,605 $127,850
Total Invoice $199,765 $118,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,474
Model Year20132017
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGTS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$214,605$127,850
Adjustments for Features0-10,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$214,605$117,450
Total Invoice$199,765$118,968
Adjustments for Features0-9,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$199,765$109,291

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

Model Year20132017
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGTS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,677

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

Model Year20132017
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in117.8 in
Length182.6 in202.6 in
Width76.3 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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