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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,665

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $61,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,759

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $57,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $101,370 $46,314 $52,629
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720 720
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   300 300
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 669 669
Navigation system 1,860    
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 6,150 5,990 5,990
Options (change) 5,720 5,570 5,570
Destination 1,000 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $56,665 $63,455
Total Invoice $110,190 $52,759 $59,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,746
Model Year200820122012
ModelR8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$118,250$56,665$63,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,560-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$53,105$59,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$110,190$52,759$59,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$49,444$55,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200820122012
ModelR8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,810$7,370$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,315-3,687

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelR8E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length174.5 in185.0 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height49.3 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested111548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested111548%

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