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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: $54,500

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $71,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,751

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $66,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelA4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,200 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $45,756 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Technology Package 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 650 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
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
Technology Package 2,138      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 605 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930      
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) 4,375 7,450 3,150 3,810
Options (change) 4,070 6,929 2,930 3,544
Destination 925 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $54,500 $125,900 $156,400 $203,960
Total Invoice $50,751 $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 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,052
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelA4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$54,500$125,900$156,400$203,960
Adjustments for Features-3,6700-1,000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,830$125,900$155,400$201,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500$76,000
Total Invoice$50,751$117,385$145,750$189,918
Adjustments for Features-3,4180-932-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,333$117,385$144,818$188,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433$70,615

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelA4 / S4R8R8R8
TrimS4 3.0T4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
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   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,480$3,810$4,810$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0$1,000$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4180-932-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S4R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length185.1 in174.5 in
Width71.9 in75.0 in
Height56.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 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 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested86538%

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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