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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,525

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $145,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,742

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $135,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGA8
TrimGT Final EditionA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $78,050
Base Invoice $206,069 $72,587
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Convenience Package   2,350
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Leather door panel trim   750
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Convenience Package   2,185
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 4,500 4,600
Options (change) 4,185 4,280
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,105 $83,525
Total Invoice $213,279 $77,742

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,362
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGA8
TrimGT Final EditionA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$229,105$83,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$79,415
Total Invoice$213,279$77,742
Adjustments for Features0-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$73,917

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGA8
TrimGT Final EditionA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,825

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in117.8 in
Length182.6 in202.2 in
Width76.3 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.4,409 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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