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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: $108,000

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $28,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,504

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $26,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2GTE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $89,800
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $83,514
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875   850
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 9,900 12,625
Special order charge     1,200  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813   791
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 9,207 11,741
Special order charge     1,116  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Options (change) 18,225 13,925 16,210 17,295
Options (change) 16,949 12,950 15,076 16,085
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 905
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $136,675 $167,175 $216,360 $108,000
Total Invoice $127,405 $155,770 $201,450 $100,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,238
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2GTE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$136,675$167,175$216,360$108,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,160-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,675$166,175$214,200$101,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$77,525$0
Total Invoice$127,405$155,770$201,450$100,504
Adjustments for Features0-932-2,011-6,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,405$154,838$199,439$94,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$72,034$0

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

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8E-Class
Trim4.25.2GTE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,210$5,210$6,370$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,160$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-2,011-6,337

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

Model Year20122013
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%
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 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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