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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $198,025

Audi R8 V10 Plus   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $184,342

Audi R8 V10 Plus   
Difference: $5,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseV10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $183,000 $189,900
Base Invoice $170,190 $176,607
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Carbon fiber trim 4,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Carbon fiber trim 4,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535
Options (change) 18,500 5,575
Options (change) 17,205 5,185
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $204,075 $198,025
Total Invoice $189,970 $184,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 V10 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,505
Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseV10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8610hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$204,075$198,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$204,075$193,860
Total Invoice$189,970$184,342
Adjustments for Features0-3,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$189,970$180,465

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseV10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,180$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,877

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMGR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in104.3 in
Length182.6 in174.3 in
Width76.3 in76.4 in
Height49.3 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,627 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.28.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%

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