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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: $61,445

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $64,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,210

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $59,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelR8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2E400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $50,732 $56,405
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720
iPod integration 100 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 800 800
LED headlights 3,500      
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Rear spoiler     350 350
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670
iPod integration 93 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 744 744
LED headlights 3,255      
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Rear spoiler     326 326
Options (change) 7,225 1,525 5,970 5,970
Options (change) 6,719 1,418 5,553 5,553
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $125,675 $154,775 $61,445 $67,545
Total Invoice $117,175 $144,238 $57,210 $62,883

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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) E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,504
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelR8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2E400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$125,675$154,775$61,445$67,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-4,875-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,675$153,485$56,570$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$0$5,700
Total Invoice$117,175$144,238$57,210$62,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-4,539-4,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,175$143,036$52,671$57,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,861$0$5,301

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

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelR8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2E400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-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$300  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,685$9,270$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$4,875$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-4,539-4,911

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

Model Year20112017
ModelR8E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length174.5 in185.0 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height49.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.3 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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