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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: $40,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $77,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,916

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $72,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $109,000
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $101,370
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650
Convenience Package     3,500
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 605
Convenience Package     3,255
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 7,325 3,025 6,150
Options (change) 6,814 2,814 5,720
Destination 875 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,700 $51,200 $118,250
Total Invoice $37,916 $47,679 $110,190

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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: $78,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,154
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4333hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,700$51,200$118,250
Adjustments for Features-945-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,755$48,905$118,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0
Total Invoice$37,916$47,679$110,190
Adjustments for Features-880-2,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,036$45,542$110,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,055$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-2,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
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

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 mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested72561%
Total Not Requested46539%

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