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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: $48,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $77,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,724

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $72,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.25.2GTA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $37,108 $46,966
Navigation system 2,100     2,390 2,390
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    
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Premium Package       1,850  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Navigation system 1,953     2,178 2,178
Convenience Package 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 432 432
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823   466
Special order charge     1,116    
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Premium Package       1,721  
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 7,450 3,150 3,810 7,415 5,065
Options (change) 6,929 2,930 3,544 6,841 4,656
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $125,900 $156,400 $203,960 $48,090 $57,640
Total Invoice $117,385 $145,750 $189,918 $44,724 $53,697

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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: $79,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,968
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.25.2GTA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$125,900$156,400$203,960$48,090$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-1,405-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,900$155,400$201,900$46,685$55,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$76,000$0$9,250
Total Invoice$117,385$145,750$189,918$44,724$53,697
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-1,307-1,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,385$144,818$188,000$43,417$52,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$70,615$0$8,692

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim4.25.2GTA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$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$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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$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  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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  
Wood trim   $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  
Total Value of Features$4,885$5,885$6,945$6,290$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$1,405$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-1,307-1,588

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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