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Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,670

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $49,405

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Model Year2012201220122021
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim4.25.2GTRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $75,100
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
LED headlights 3,500      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 9,900  
Special order charge     1,200  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Dynamic Plus Package       6,000
Dynamic Package       3,350
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 536
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
LED headlights 3,255      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 9,207  
Special order charge     1,116  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Dynamic Plus Package       5,580
Dynamic Package       3,116
Options (change) 19,625 13,925 16,210 12,525
Options (change) 18,251 12,950 15,076 11,650
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,045
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $138,075 $167,175 $216,360 $88,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,191
Model Year2012201220122021
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim4.25.2GTRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10444hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$138,075$167,175$216,360$88,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,450-8,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,075$165,885$213,910$80,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$75,835$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2012201220122021
ModelR8R8R8A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim4.25.2GTRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors   $2500
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
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 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,970$8,260$9,420$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$2,450$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-2,281-1,179

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122021
ModelR8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.8 in
Length174.5 in184.9 in
Width75.0 in72.7 in
Height49.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,716 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.9 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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