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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,075

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $42,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,903

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $39,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelR8R8A8
Trim4.25.2A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $78,750
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $73,237
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
LED headlights 3,500   1,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Full Leather Package     7,100
Sunshades, second row, power     750
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
LED headlights 3,255   1,488
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Full Leather Package     6,604
Sunshades, second row, power     699
Options (change) 13,150 5,450 9,450
Options (change) 12,230 5,069 8,791
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $131,600 $158,700 $89,075
Total Invoice $122,686 $147,889 $82,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,810
Model Year201120112012
ModelR8R8A8
Trim4.25.2A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10372hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$131,600$158,700$89,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,600$157,660$81,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,060$0
Total Invoice$122,686$147,889$82,903
Adjustments for Features0-969-7,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,686$146,920$75,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,234$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Model Year201120112012
ModelR8R8A8
Trim4.25.2A8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,595$3,635$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-7,027

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
ModelR8A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.8 in
Length174.5 in202.2 in
Width75.0 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.2 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 A8 A8

Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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