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Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,775

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet   
Difference: $52,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,043

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet   
Difference: $48,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim4.25.2GTRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $81,900
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $76,168
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960  
Special order charge     1,200  
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823  
Special order charge     1,116  
Options (change) 5,350 3,150 3,810 0
Options (change) 4,976 2,930 3,544 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 2,100
Total Price $137,300 $170,100 $217,460 $84,775
Total Invoice $127,987 $158,491 $202,473 $79,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,410
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim4.25.2GTRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$137,300$170,100$217,460$84,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,850-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,300$168,310$214,610$82,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,010$77,310$0
Total Invoice$127,987$158,491$202,473$79,043
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,654-2,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,987$156,823$199,819$76,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,836$71,832$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim4.25.2GTRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,470$6,260$7,320$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,850$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,654-2,466

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelR8A4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in180.0 in
Width75.0 in70.0 in
Height49.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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