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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: $136,175

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $107,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $126,713

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $99,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $115,900
Base Invoice $206,069 $107,788
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,900  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,767  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 18,900 19,300
Options (change) 17,577 17,950
Destination 925 975
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $243,505 $136,175
Total Invoice $226,671 $126,713

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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: $119,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,078
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$243,505$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$243,505$124,225
Total Invoice$226,671$126,713
Adjustments for Features0-11,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$226,671$115,593

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

Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGA8 / S8
TrimGT Final EditionS8 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 
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$5,625$17,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,120

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

Model Year20152018
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?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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