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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: $125,050

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $104,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $116,514

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $96,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimGT Final Edition4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $221,580 $109,000
Base Invoice $206,069 $101,370
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 4,500 12,950
Options (change) 4,185 12,044
Destination 925 1,000
Gas Tax 2,100 2,100
Total Price $229,105 $125,050
Total Invoice $213,279 $116,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,856
Model Year20152008
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimGT Final Edition4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$229,105$125,050
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$225,980$125,050
Total Invoice$213,279$116,514
Adjustments for Features-2,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$210,370$116,514

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

Model Year20152008
ModelSLS AMGR8
TrimGT Final Edition4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,245$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9090

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,727 lb.3,606 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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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested111594%
Total Not Requested756%

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