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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: $42,250

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $83,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,356

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $78,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.25.2GTA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $30,040 $43,804
Navigation system 2,100        
Convenience Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475 475
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960   500
Special order charge     1,200    
Prestige Package       8,600 6,300
Navigation system 1,953        
Convenience Package 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 443 443
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823   466
Special order charge     1,116    
Prestige Package       7,998 5,859
Options (change) 7,450 3,150 3,810 9,075 7,275
Options (change) 6,929 2,930 3,544 8,441 6,768
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $125,900 $156,400 $203,960 $42,250 $55,250
Total Invoice $117,385 $145,750 $189,918 $39,356 $51,447

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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: $84,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,002
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.25.2GTA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$125,900$156,400$203,960$42,250$55,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-1,045-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,900$155,400$201,900$41,205$52,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$76,000$0$11,550
Total Invoice$117,385$145,750$189,918$39,356$51,447
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-973-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,385$144,818$188,000$38,383$49,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$70,615$0$10,741

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim4.25.2GTA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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$0$0  
Exterior 
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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,635$5,635$6,695$5,680$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$1,045$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-973-2,323

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelR8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in185.2 in
Width75.0 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,591 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested310060%
Total Not Requested204040%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%

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