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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: $68,545

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $57,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,810

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $53,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelR8R8E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.25.2E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $56,172 $83,514
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 800 850
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100      
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500   2,850
Premium 1 Package     4,450  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Rear spoiler     300  
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 744 791
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953      
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325   2,651
Premium 1 Package     4,139  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Rear spoiler     279  
Options (change) 8,825 4,525 7,240 4,670
Options (change) 8,207 4,208 6,733 4,344
Destination 1,200 1,200 905 905
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $126,325 $154,725 $68,545 $95,375
Total Invoice $117,713 $144,188 $63,810 $88,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,613
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelR8R8E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.25.2E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8525hp V10402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$126,325$154,725$68,545$95,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,060-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,325$153,725$63,485$88,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,400$0$24,955
Total Invoice$117,713$144,188$63,810$88,763
Adjustments for Features0-932-4,710-6,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,713$143,256$59,100$82,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,543$0$23,209

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

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelR8R8E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.25.2E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
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
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,810$5,810$9,870$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,060$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-4,710-6,454

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

Model Year20102013
ModelR8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.1 in
Length174.5 in191.7 in
Width75.0 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested121544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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