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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: $74,045

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $58,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,927

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $54,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelR8E-Class
Trim4.2AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $72,400
Base Invoice $106,206 $67,332
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Premium Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Navigation system 2,000  
Wood trim   0
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Premium Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Navigation system 1,860  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 15,150 720
Options (change) 14,090 670
Destination 1,200 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $132,650 $74,045
Total Invoice $123,596 $68,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,289
Model Year20092017
ModelR8E-Class
Trim4.2AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$132,650$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-9,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,650$64,785
Total Invoice$123,596$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,596$60,307

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

Model Year20092017
ModelR8E-Class
Trim4.2AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,835$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,620

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

Model Year20092017
ModelR8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.7 in
Length174.5 in193.8 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium 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%

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