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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: $62,415

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $77,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,107

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $72,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $137,900 $47,650
Base Invoice $128,248 $44,315
Premium II Package   7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Illuminated door sill trim plates   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Proximity key   1,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Heated front seats   720
Premium II Package   7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Illuminated door sill trim plates   530
Panoramic sunroof   976
Proximity key   1,051
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Heated front seats   670
Options (change) 0 13,890
Options (change) 0 12,917
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $140,125 $62,415
Total Invoice $130,473 $58,107

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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: $66,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,854
Model Year20162009
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12268hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$140,125$62,415
Adjustments for Features-11,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,835$62,415
Total Invoice$130,473$58,107
Adjustments for Features-10,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,961$58,107

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

Model Year20162009
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L W12R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$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 
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
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
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 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,930$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,5120

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

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.285.0 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested324069%
Total Not Requested142531%

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