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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: $207,600

Audi R8 Competition   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $193,275

Audi R8 Competition   
Difference: $2,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $199,900
Base Invoice $176,328 $185,907
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 4,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,750  
Power front seats   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930  
Carbon fiber trim 4,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,858  
Power front seats   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,860
Options (change) 18,250 4,750
Options (change) 16,973 4,418
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 1,700
Total Price $210,425 $207,600
Total Invoice $195,876 $193,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8570hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$210,425$207,600
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,425$207,150
Total Invoice$195,876$193,275
Adjustments for Features0-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$195,876$192,856

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimBaseCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8 features.

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in104.3 in
Length182.6 in175.0 in
Width76.3 in75.0 in
Height49.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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