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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: $136,175

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $126,713

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $5,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelR8R8A8 / S8
Trim4.25.2S8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $115,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $107,788
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500  
iPod integration 100 0  
LED headlights 3,500    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,400 1,400  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900  
Dynamic Package     9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package     7,500
Executive Plus Package     2,800
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325  
iPod integration 93 0  
LED headlights 3,255    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,302 1,302  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207  
Dynamic Package     8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package     6,976
Executive Plus Package     2,604
Options (change) 23,550 15,750 19,300
Options (change) 21,902 14,648 17,950
Destination 1,250 1,250 975
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $142,000 $169,000 $136,175
Total Invoice $132,358 $157,468 $126,713

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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: $20,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,719
Model Year201220122018
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$142,000$169,000$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-500-15,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,000$168,500$121,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$0
Total Invoice$132,358$157,468$126,713
Adjustments for Features0-466-14,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,358$157,002$112,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220122018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $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
Heated second row seats  $200
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  
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$3,145$3,645$18,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-14,074

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
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?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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