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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: $86,475

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $142,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,486

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $132,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $206,069 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500      
Luxury Package   4,200 4,200  
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185      
Luxury Package   3,906 3,906  
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,500 8,150 8,150 0
Options (change) 4,185 7,579 7,579 0
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $86,475 $95,475 $115,825
Total Invoice $213,279 $80,486 $88,856 $107,783

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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: $149,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,611
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8333hp V6435hp 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$229,105$86,475$95,475$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-7,325-7,475-9,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$79,150$88,000$106,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$27,150
Total Invoice$213,279$80,486$88,856$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-6,818-6,957-8,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$73,668$81,899$98,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$25,251

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

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8 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$225$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$500$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   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300   
Carbon fiber hood$0   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
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 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200   
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$5,650$12,975$13,125$15,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,325$7,475$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,818-6,957-8,864

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,727 lb.4,366 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 A8 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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