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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: $126,825

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $11,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $118,013

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $10,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelR8R8A8 / S8
Trim4.25.2S8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $114,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $106,858
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
LED headlights 3,500    
iPod integration 100 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900  
Dynamic Package     11,000
Wood trim     0
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
LED headlights 3,255    
iPod integration 93 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207  
Dynamic Package     10,230
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 19,650 11,850 11,000
Options (change) 18,275 11,021 10,230
Destination 1,250 1,250 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $138,100 $165,100 $126,825
Total Invoice $128,731 $153,841 $118,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,164
Model Year201220122016
ModelR8R8A8 / S8
Trim4.25.2S8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10605hp 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)235/35-19235/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$138,100$165,100$126,825
Adjustments for Features0-500-13,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,100$164,600$113,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$0
Total Invoice$128,731$153,841$118,013
Adjustments for Features0-466-12,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,731$153,375$105,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220122016
ModelR8R8A8 / S8
Trim4.25.2S8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $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
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,495$16,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-12,446

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModelR8A8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.8 in
Length174.5 in202.6 in
Width75.0 in76.7 in
Height49.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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