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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: $65,935

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $35,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,383

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $32,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA8R-Class
TrimA8 LR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $52,690
Base Invoice $78,120 $49,002
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500  
Premium Package 2,000  
Heated steering wheel 300 225
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Heated front seats   750
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626  
Premium Package 1,860  
Heated steering wheel 279 209
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 16,100 12,370
Options (change) 14,974 11,506
Destination 875 875
Total Price $100,975 $65,935
Total Invoice $93,969 $61,383

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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: $29,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,630
Model Year20112012
ModelA8R-Class
TrimA8 LR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19
Total Price$100,975$65,935
Adjustments for Features-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,650$65,935
Total Invoice$93,969$61,383
Adjustments for Features-4,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,013$61,383

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

Model Year20112012
ModelA8R-Class
TrimA8 LR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Second-row high console$250 
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
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$13,765$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9560

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

Model Year20112012
ModelA8R-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in126.6 in
Length207.4 in203.1 in
Width76.7 in77.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested195048%
Total Not Requested207552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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