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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: $167,300

Audi R8 5.2   
Difference: $31,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $155,677

Audi R8 5.2   
Difference: $29,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBase5.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $149,000
Base Invoice $176,328 $138,570
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325  
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 7,000 17,050
Options (change) 6,510 15,857
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $199,175 $167,300
Total Invoice $185,413 $155,677

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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: $31,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,247
Model Year20122011
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBase5.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$199,175$167,300
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,650$167,300
Total Invoice$185,413$155,677
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$184,924$155,677

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

Model Year20122011
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBase5.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,145$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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

Model Year20122011
ModelSLS AMGR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in104.3 in
Length182.6 in174.5 in
Width76.3 in75.0 in
Height49.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft33.5 ft3

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