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Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,845

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $75,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,086

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $70,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim4.25.2A6 3.2A6 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $42,950 $56,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $39,943 $52,361
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 290 290
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500    
Premium Package     3,550  
Technology Package     4,100 3,450
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
245/40YR18     1,180 1,180
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather       1,275
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 225 225
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255    
Premium Package     3,302  
Technology Package     3,813 3,208
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
245/40YR18     1,098 1,098
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather       1,185
Options (change) 10,950 4,650 10,120 6,195
Options (change) 10,184 4,325 9,368 5,716
Destination 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $129,400 $157,900 $53,845 $63,270
Total Invoice $120,640 $147,145 $50,086 $58,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,284
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim4.25.2A6 3.2A6 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10255hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$129,400$157,900$53,845$63,270
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,860-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,400$157,150$51,985$59,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,750$0$7,525
Total Invoice$120,640$147,145$50,086$58,852
Adjustments for Features0-699-1,730-3,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,640$146,446$48,356$55,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,806$0$6,999

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelR8R8A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim4.25.2A6 3.2A6 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,320$6,070$7,180$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,860$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-1,730-3,497

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122008
ModelR8A6 / S6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.9 in
Length174.5 in193.5 in
Width75.0 in73.1 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested155055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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