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Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $71,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,794

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $66,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelR8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.2A5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $101,370 $37,108 $46,966
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 475 475
Navigation system 2,000 2,390 2,390
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,850  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 432 432
Navigation system 1,860 2,178 2,178
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Premium Package   1,721  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 6,150 6,415 4,565
Options (change) 5,720 5,911 4,190
Destination 1,000 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $118,250 $47,090 $57,140
Total Invoice $110,190 $43,794 $53,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,842
Model Year200820082008
ModelR8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.2A5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$118,250$47,090$57,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$45,535$55,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,600
Total Invoice$110,190$43,794$53,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,446-1,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$42,348$51,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,015

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820082008
ModelR8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.2A5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
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 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,435$4,990$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,446-1,868

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008
ModelR8A5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length174.5 in182.1 in
Width75.0 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested92578%
Total Not Requested26522%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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