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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: $60,765

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $67,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,578

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $62,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $49,616 $55,242
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 720 720
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875   750 750
LED headlights 3,500        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500    
Special order charge     1,200    
Premium 1 Package       3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290
Rear spoiler       300 300
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 670 670
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813   698 698
LED headlights 3,255        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325    
Special order charge     1,116    
Premium 1 Package       3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler       279 279
Options (change) 9,325 1,525 4,350 6,490 6,490
Options (change) 8,672 1,418 4,046 6,037 6,037
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $127,775 $154,775 $204,500 $60,765 $66,815
Total Invoice $119,128 $144,238 $190,420 $56,578 $62,204

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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: $71,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,889
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10329hp V6402hp 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)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$127,775$154,775$204,500$60,765$66,815
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,660-4,660-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,775$154,275$202,840$56,105$61,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$75,065$0$5,650
Total Invoice$119,128$144,238$190,420$56,578$62,204
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,546-4,339-4,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,128$143,772$188,874$52,239$57,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$69,746$0$5,254

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

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelR8R8R8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim4.25.2GTE400E550
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 app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
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
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$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$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$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 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
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$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights$1000$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,060$7,220$10,220$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,660$4,660$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,546-4,339-4,711

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

Model Year20122015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested137564%
Total Not Requested79036%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested137564%
Total Not Requested79036%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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