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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $80,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,512

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $75,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275      
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 2,100    
Sport Package 850        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650
Heated front seats 450        
iPod integration 0 0 100 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Carbon fiber trim   400 2,500 2,500 1,960
Special order charge         1,200
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115      
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 1,953    
Sport Package 791        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 605 605 605
Heated front seats 418        
iPod integration 0 0 93 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325      
Carbon fiber trim   373 2,325 2,325 1,823
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 6,775 5,450 5,350 3,150 3,810
Options (change) 6,302 5,069 4,976 2,930 3,544
Destination 825 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,700 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $56,400 $65,100 $137,300 $170,100 $217,460
Total Invoice $52,512 $60,721 $127,987 $158,491 $202,473

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,519
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6340hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$56,400$65,100$137,300$170,100$217,460
Adjustments for Features-2,195-9450-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,205$64,155$137,300$168,310$214,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,950$0$31,010$77,310
Total Invoice$52,512$60,721$127,987$158,491$202,473
Adjustments for Features-2,044-8810-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,468$59,840$127,987$156,823$199,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,372$0$28,836$71,832

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$5,565$4,620$6,410$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$945$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,044-8810-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length180.0 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height54.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.3,606 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 A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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