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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: $41,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $84,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,613

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $78,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Sport Package 750        
Premium Plus Package 4,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550      
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650
Carbon fiber trim   500 2,500 2,500 1,960
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Special order charge         1,200
Sport Package 697        
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511      
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 605 605 605
Carbon fiber trim   466 2,325 2,325 1,823
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 8,075 3,525 7,450 3,150 3,810
Options (change) 7,511 3,280 6,929 2,930 3,544
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $41,450 $51,700 $125,900 $156,400 $203,960
Total Invoice $38,613 $48,145 $117,385 $145,750 $189,918

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,606
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4333hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,450$51,700$125,900$156,400$203,960
Adjustments for Features-895-1,9950-1,000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$49,705$125,900$155,400$201,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$29,500$76,000
Total Invoice$38,613$48,145$117,385$145,750$189,918
Adjustments for Features-834-1,8580-932-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,779$46,287$117,385$144,818$188,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,508$0$27,433$70,615

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
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 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound   $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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    
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim $250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,480$4,485$5,485$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$1,995$0$1,000$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-834-1,8580-932-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length185.2 in174.5 in
Width71.9 in75.0 in
Height56.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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