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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: $65,095

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $38,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,415

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $35,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $87,200 $134,500 $50,240
Base Invoice $81,096 $125,087 $46,537
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,250    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 800    
Comfort Package 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Xenon HID headlights     985
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated steering wheel     225
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910
Heated front seats     750
Executive Rear Seat Package 10,463    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Cold Weather Package 744    
Comfort Package 1,860    
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Xenon HID headlights     916
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated steering wheel     209
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Heated front seats     698
Options (change) 15,350 0 13,980
Options (change) 14,276 0 13,003
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $103,445 $137,495 $65,095
Total Invoice $96,267 $128,082 $60,415

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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: $32,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,710
Model Year201320132011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8500hp W12268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20255/50-19
Total Price$103,445$137,495$65,095
Adjustments for Features-5,525-8,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,920$129,045$65,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,125$0
Total Invoice$96,267$128,082$60,415
Adjustments for Features-5,142-7,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,125$120,210$60,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,085$0

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

Model Year201320132011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12R350
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$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 leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$14,790$17,715$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$8,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,142-7,8720

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

Model Year20132011
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in126.6 in
Length207.4 in203.0 in
Width76.7 in77.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,950 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 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
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%

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
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested261580%
Total Not Requested65020%

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