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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: $88,220

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $33,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,218

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $31,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelR8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2E55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $81,800
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $76,074
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Polished alloy wheels 500 500  
Lighting Package     990
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100
CD changer, in-dash     430
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Polished alloy wheels 465 465  
Lighting Package     921
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023
CD changer, in-dash     400
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Options (change) 3,250 1,150 3,945
Options (change) 3,023 1,070 3,669
Destination 1,250 1,250 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $121,700 $154,400 $88,220
Total Invoice $113,479 $143,890 $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 E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,448
Model Year201120112006
ModelR8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2E55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$121,700$154,400$88,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,700$152,925$84,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,225$0
Total Invoice$113,479$143,890$82,218
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,479$142,515$79,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,036$0

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

Model Year201120112006
ModelR8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2E55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,110$5,585$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,375-3,187

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

Model Year20112006
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

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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