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: $166,350

Audi R8 5.2

Difference: $32,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $154,937

Audi R8 5.2

Difference: $30,476

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
SLS AMG
R8

Model Year 2012 2010

Model SLS AMG R8

Trim Base 5.2

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe

Base Price $189,600 $146,000

Base Invoice $176,328 $135,780

Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500

Carbon fiber trim 4,500 2,500

6-speed automated manual 9,100

Metallic paint (extra cost) 650

Synthetic suede headliner 1,300

iPod integration 0

Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500

Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325

Carbon fiber trim 4,185 2,325

6-speed automated manual 8,463

Metallic paint (extra cost) 605

Synthetic suede headliner 1,209

iPod integration 0

Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,255

Options (change) 7,000 17,050

Options (change) 6,510 15,857

Destination 875 1,200

Gas Tax 1,700 2,100

Total Price $199,175 $166,350

Total Invoice $185,413 $154,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 5.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,964
Model Year	2012	2010
Model	SLS AMG	R8
Trim	Base	5.2
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Engine	563hp V8	525hp V10
Transmission	T7	S6
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	14/20 MPG	13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	?, 6	465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)	265/35-19	235/35-19
Total Price	$199,175	$166,350
Adjustments for Features	-550	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$198,625	$166,350
Total Invoice	$185,413	$154,937
Adjustments for Features	-512	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$184,901	$154,937

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

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	SLS AMG	R8
Trim	Base	5.2
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Transmission and Drivetrain
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1200
6-speed automated manual		$1100
RWD	$0
AWD		$1700
Accessories
Proximity key	$250
Remote window/roof operation	$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual		$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power	$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Blind spot warning system	$200
Side curtain airbags	$350
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
Mid-engine configuration		$0
Infotainment
Aux input	$50
CD changer, in-dash	$325
CD player		$125
DVD-compatible player	$0
HD radio	$50
Media drive	$15
Surround sound		$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar	$200
Traffic information	$25
Voice control for nav and audio	$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror		$75
Compass		$0
Cornering lights	$50
Fog light, rear	$100
Headlight washers	$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver	$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger	$50
LED headlights		$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse	$25
Visor mirror, driver		$10
Visor mirror, passenger		$10
Xenon HID headlights	$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Door sill trim plates		$100
Memory system, driver seat	$200
Memory system, passenger seat	$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat	$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat	$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Sport suspension (upgrade)	$0
Total Value of Features	$5,170	$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments	$550	$0
Value of Feature Adjustments	-512	0

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

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	SLS AMG	R8
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Wheelbase	105.5 in	104.3 in
Length	182.6 in	174.5 in
Width	76.3 in	75.0 in
Height	49.3 in	49.3 in
Curb Weight	3,571 lb.	3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	39.0 in	38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	58.4 in	54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room	63.2 in	0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom	41.7 in	41.1 in
Cargo Volume	6.2 ft³	3.5 ft³

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

6-speed automated manual
Feature	Value	Requested?
6-speed automated manual	0	Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls	100	Yes
2100 Gas-Guzzler Tax	0	No
Total Requested	100	100%
Total Not Requested	0	0%