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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: $40,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $85,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,916

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $80,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimV8V10V10 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $170,545 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $158,607 $30,227 $43,990
Convenience Package 2,000        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475 475
iPod integration 100 100 100    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500     500
Power front seats     2,000    
Navigation Package       2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package       4,300  
Obstacle detection, rear       550 550
Convenience Package 1,860        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 443 443
iPod integration 93 93 93    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325     466
Power front seats     1,860    
Navigation Package       1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package       4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear       511 511
Options (change) 7,350 3,250 2,750 7,325 3,525
Options (change) 6,836 3,023 2,558 6,814 3,280
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $126,500 $158,700 $177,545 $40,700 $51,700
Total Invoice $117,943 $147,889 $165,415 $37,916 $48,145

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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: $85,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,882
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimV8V10V10 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$126,500$158,700$177,545$40,700$51,700
Adjustments for Features-155-655-4,5800-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,345$158,045$172,965$40,700$50,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,700$46,620$0$9,550
Total Invoice$117,943$147,889$165,415$37,916$48,145
Adjustments for Features-145-610-4,2670-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,798$147,279$161,148$37,916$46,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,481$43,350$0$8,879

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimV8V10V10 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound $250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100$100  
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$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $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 $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$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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,960$5,460$9,385$4,805$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$655$4,580$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-610-4,2670-1,350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142012
ModelR8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in185.2 in
Width75.0 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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