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

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

Lowest Total Price: $64,640

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $36,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,172

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $33,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelA8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 LR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $78,120 $44,640 $51,645
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500    
Premium Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Lighting Package   890 890
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,400 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385
Satellite radio   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Panoramic sunroof   2,390 2,390
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000
Heated second row seats   1,190 690
Power liftgate   520 520
Multicontour front seats     780
Proximity key     1,080
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626    
Premium Package 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Lighting Package   828 828
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,302 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358
Satellite radio   465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Panoramic sunroof   2,223 2,223
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790
Heated second row seats   1,107 642
Power liftgate   484 484
Multicontour front seats     725
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 15,800 15,865 15,750
Options (change) 14,695 14,757 14,648
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $100,675 $64,640 $72,025
Total Invoice $93,690 $60,172 $67,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,851
Model Year201120062006
ModelA8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 LR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1480, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$100,675$64,640$72,025
Adjustments for Features-3,9400-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,735$64,640$70,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,010
Total Invoice$93,690$60,172$67,068
Adjustments for Features-3,6670-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,023$60,172$65,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,616

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

Model Year201120062006
ModelA8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 LR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat$250  
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,830$7,890$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6670-1,280

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

Model Year20112006
ModelA8R-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in126.6 in
Length207.4 in203.0 in
Width76.7 in75.7 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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
13.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.285.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested230057%
Total Not Requested172543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85088%
Total Not Requested11512%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested40078%
Total Not Requested11522%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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