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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,300

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $56,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,723

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $52,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $52,690
Base Invoice $111,693 $49,002
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 0 12,735
Options (change) 0 11,846
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $122,575 $66,300
Total Invoice $114,168 $61,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,059
Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$122,575$66,300
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,940$66,300
Total Invoice$114,168$61,723
Adjustments for Features-3,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,782$61,723

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$13,490$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in126.6 in
Length204.4 in203.1 in
Width74.6 in77.1 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.685.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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