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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: $65,420

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $30,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,897

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $27,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $85,096 $44,640 $51,645
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000
Multicontour front seats   780 780
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
Heated second row seats   1,190 690
Power liftgate   520 520
Proximity key     1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790
Multicontour front seats   725 725
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
Heated second row seats   1,107 642
Power liftgate   484 484
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 3,000 16,645 15,750
Options (change) 2,790 15,482 14,648
Destination 950 775 775
Total Price $95,450 $65,420 $72,025
Total Invoice $88,836 $60,897 $67,068

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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: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,420
Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp 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)265/40-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$95,450$65,420$72,025
Adjustments for Features-4,8550-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,595$65,420$71,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,880
Total Invoice$88,836$60,897$67,068
Adjustments for Features-4,5190-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,317$60,897$66,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,496

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

Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8R-ClassR-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350R500
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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$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  
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
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  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger 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$13,280$8,425$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5190-675

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

Model Year20172006
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.4,842 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

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%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
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 net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested89092%
Total Not Requested758%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
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 net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested44085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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