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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,150

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $60,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,275

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $56,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelR8E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E350 / E320E500E55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $50,050 $58,400 $81,800
Base Invoice $101,370 $46,547 $54,312 $76,074
Convenience Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 690    
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100 1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430 430 430
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Convenience Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 642    
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023 1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400 400 400
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Options (change) 4,150 5,325 4,635 3,945
Options (change) 3,860 4,953 4,311 3,669
Destination 1,000 775 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 1,700
Total Price $116,250 $56,150 $63,810 $88,220
Total Invoice $108,330 $52,275 $59,398 $82,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,283
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelR8E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E350 / E320E500E55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 9?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$116,250$56,150$63,810$88,220
Adjustments for Features0-245-2,020-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,250$55,905$61,790$84,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,885$28,720
Total Invoice$108,330$52,275$59,398$82,218
Adjustments for Features0-228-1,880-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,330$52,047$57,518$78,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,471$26,821

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelR8E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E350 / E320E500E55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,610$4,855$6,630$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$2,020$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228-1,880-3,350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082006
ModelR8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length174.5 in189.7 in
Width75.0 in71.7 in
Height49.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 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 camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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