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Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,800

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $76,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,941

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $71,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $101,370 $33,388 $45,756
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575 575
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536 536
Navigation system 1,860    
Technology Package   2,138 2,138
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 6,150 4,975 3,875
Options (change) 5,720 4,628 3,604
Destination 1,000 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $41,800 $54,000
Total Invoice $110,190 $38,941 $50,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,224
Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$118,250$41,800$54,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$39,680$50,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,350
Total Invoice$110,190$38,941$50,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$36,966$46,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,622

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,760$5,880$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,975-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelR8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in185.1 in
Width75.0 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested72561%
Total Not Requested46539%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested42529%
Total Not Requested102571%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%

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