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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,775

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet   
Difference: $42,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,043

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet   
Difference: $39,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4R8
TrimRS4 Cabriolet4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,900 $109,000
Base Invoice $76,168 $101,370
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 0 15,150
Options (change) 0 14,090
Destination 775 1,000
Gas Tax 2,100 2,100
Total Price $84,775 $127,250
Total Invoice $79,043 $118,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,116
Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4R8
TrimRS4 Cabriolet4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$84,775$127,250
Adjustments for Features-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,770$127,250
Total Invoice$79,043$118,560
Adjustments for Features-5,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,444$118,560

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4R8
TrimRS4 Cabriolet4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,040$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5990

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length180.0 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height54.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested72561%
Total Not Requested46539%

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