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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: $56,745

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $65,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,834

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $61,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $48,050 $54,650
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $44,686 $50,824
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875   750 750
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500    
Special order charge     1,200    
Premium 2 Package       6,350 6,350
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 669 669
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813   698 698
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325    
Special order charge     1,116    
Premium 2 Package       5,906 5,906
Options (change) 3,725 1,525 4,350 7,820 7,820
Options (change) 3,464 1,418 4,046 7,273 7,273
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $122,175 $154,775 $204,500 $56,745 $63,345
Total Invoice $113,920 $144,238 $190,420 $52,834 $58,972

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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: $70,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,392
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$122,175$154,775$204,500$56,745$63,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,950-4,625-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,175$152,985$201,550$52,120$58,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$79,375$0$6,100
Total Invoice$113,920$144,238$190,420$52,834$58,972
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,747-4,306-4,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,920$142,570$187,673$48,528$54,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,650$73,753$0$5,673

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

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera $200$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 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$6,135$7,295$8,970$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,950$4,625$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,747-4,306-4,771

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

Model Year20122010
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.3,684 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

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) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217558%
Total Not Requested159042%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217558%
Total Not Requested159042%

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