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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: $55,495

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $66,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,672

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $62,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
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 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $45,431 $51,569
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 1 Package       4,000 4,000
Rear spoiler       300 300
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 1 Package       3,720 3,720
Rear spoiler       279 279
Options (change) 3,725 1,525 4,350 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 3,464 1,418 4,046 5,366 5,366
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 $55,495 $62,095
Total Invoice $113,920 $144,238 $190,420 $51,672 $57,810

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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: $70,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,507
Model Year20122012201220112011
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$55,495$62,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,950-3,500-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,175$152,985$201,550$51,995$58,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$79,375$0$6,100
Total Invoice$113,920$144,238$190,420$51,672$57,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,747-3,259-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,920$142,570$187,673$48,413$54,086
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 Year20122012201220112011
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
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
Rear spoiler   $200$200
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$7,845$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,950$3,500$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,747-3,259-3,724

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,586 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

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