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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,045

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $55,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,718

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $51,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelR8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim4.2A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Premium Package 2,100      
6-speed automated manual 9,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650      
Navigation system 2,000      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,500 1,500  
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 1,953      
6-speed automated manual 8,463      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605      
Navigation system 1,860      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,396 1,396  
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 15,150 3,950 3,950 0
Options (change) 14,090 3,677 3,677 0
Destination 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $132,650 $77,045 $85,745 $110,895
Total Invoice $123,596 $71,718 $79,810 $103,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,984
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelR8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim4.2A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionS6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$132,650$77,045$85,745$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,560-6,560-11,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,650$70,485$79,185$98,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$28,500
Total Invoice$123,596$71,718$79,810$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,106-6,106-11,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,596$65,612$73,704$92,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$26,500

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelR8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim4.2A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$4,910$11,470$11,470$16,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560$6,560$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,106-6,106-11,083

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092013
ModelR8A8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.8 in
Length174.5 in202.2 in
Width75.0 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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