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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: $66,580

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $39,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,979

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $37,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $87,200 $134,500 $42,100
Base Invoice $81,096 $125,087 $39,153
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,250    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 800    
Comfort Package 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,670
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Proximity key     1,110
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Sunshades, second row     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Executive Rear Seat Package 10,463    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Cold Weather Package 744    
Comfort Package 1,860    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,483
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Proximity key     1,032
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Sunshades, second row     279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 18,350 3,000 23,605
Options (change) 17,066 2,790 21,951
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $106,445 $140,495 $66,580
Total Invoice $99,057 $130,872 $61,979

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,495
Model Year201320132008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8500hp W12268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$106,445$140,495$66,580
Adjustments for Features-4,925-7,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,520$132,645$66,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,125$0
Total Invoice$99,057$130,872$61,979
Adjustments for Features-4,583-7,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,474$123,560$61,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,086$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Removable second-row console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows $200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$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$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger 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$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,680$16,605$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$7,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,583-7,3120

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

Model Year20132008
ModelA8 / S8R-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 Weight4,410 lb.4,830 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 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested160045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested144021%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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