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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: $65,695

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $29,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,973

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $27,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $50,240
Base Invoice $85,096 $46,537
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,910
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Blind spot warning system   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,776
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Blind spot warning system   558
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 3,000 14,580
Options (change) 2,790 13,561
Destination 950 875
Total Price $95,450 $65,695
Total Invoice $88,836 $60,973

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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: $22,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,264
Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/50-19
Total Price$95,450$65,695
Adjustments for Features-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,360$65,695
Total Invoice$88,836$60,973
Adjustments for Features-6,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,237$60,973

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

Model Year20172011
ModelA8 / S8R-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportR350
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
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
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$16,355$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5990

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

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft315.2 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

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 outlet100No
Total Requested251577%
Total Not Requested75023%

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