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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: $80,045

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $149,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,508

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $138,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $206,069 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500      
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500  
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185      
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396 1,396  
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,500 6,950 6,950 0
Options (change) 4,185 6,467 6,467 0
Destination 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $80,045 $88,745 $110,895
Total Invoice $213,279 $74,508 $82,600 $103,195

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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: $154,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,621
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp 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$229,105$80,045$88,745$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,210-5,210-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$74,835$83,535$101,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$27,000
Total Invoice$213,279$74,508$82,600$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-4,849-8,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$69,658$77,751$94,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$25,106

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

Model Year2015201320132013
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
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$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
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 with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$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   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300   
Carbon fiber hood$0   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $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
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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$5,940$11,150$11,150$15,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210$5,210$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,850-4,849-8,431

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

Model Year20152013
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.4,377 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

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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