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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: $42,085

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $74,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,602

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $68,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $39,200 $42,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $101,370 $36,848 $39,480 $47,188
Convenience Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575 575 575
Cargo net   80 80 80
Metal pedals   240 240  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
S Sport Package       2,500
Convenience Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536 536 536
Cargo net   74 74 74
Metal pedals   223 223  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 4,150 1,890 895 3,155
Options (change) 3,860 1,759 833 2,936
Destination 1,000 995 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $116,250 $42,085 $43,890 $54,350
Total Invoice $108,330 $39,602 $41,308 $51,119

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,841
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$116,250$42,085$43,890$54,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-3,645-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,250$39,840$40,245$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$5,915
Total Invoice$108,330$39,602$41,308$51,119
Adjustments for Features0-2,113-3,431-8,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,330$37,489$37,877$43,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$388$5,546

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008201920192019
ModelR8A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,620$6,865$8,265$13,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$3,645$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113-3,431-8,084

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082019
ModelR8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length174.5 in186.1 in
Width75.0 in72.5 in
Height49.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.0 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested91577%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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