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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: $77,540

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $151,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,145

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $141,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $206,069 $65,741 $86,771
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Premium Package   3,275 2,800
Leather door panel trim   750  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500  
Satellite radio   550 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Carbon fiber trim     500
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Premium Package   3,045 2,605
Leather door panel trim   698  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396  
Satellite radio   490 501
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Carbon fiber trim     466
Options (change) 4,500 6,075 8,750
Options (change) 4,185 5,629 8,130
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 2,100
Total Price $229,105 $77,540 $104,925
Total Invoice $213,279 $72,145 $97,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $154,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144,270
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$229,105$77,540$104,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$74,170$100,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,485
Total Invoice$213,279$72,145$97,776
Adjustments for Features0-3,136-3,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$69,009$93,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,788

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

Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 $1000
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,430$8,800$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,136-3,979

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

Model Year20152008
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in115.9 in
Length182.6 in199.3 in
Width76.3 in74.6 in
Height49.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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