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

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

Lowest Total Price: $57,420

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $64,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,463

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $60,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8R-Class
Trim4.25.2GTR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $52,690
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $49,002
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875   600
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Special order charge     1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Xenon HID headlights       985
Heated front seats       750
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813   558
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Special order charge     1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Xenon HID headlights       916
Heated front seats       698
Options (change) 3,625 1,525 4,350 3,855
Options (change) 3,371 1,418 4,046 3,586
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $122,075 $154,775 $204,500 $57,420
Total Invoice $113,827 $144,238 $190,420 $53,463

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,623
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8R-Class
Trim4.25.2GTR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$122,075$154,775$204,500$57,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,950-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,075$152,985$201,550$53,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,910$79,475$0
Total Invoice$113,827$144,238$190,420$53,463
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,747-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,827$142,570$187,673$50,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,743$73,846$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8R-Class
Trim4.25.2GTR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,545$7,335$8,495$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,950$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,747-3,259

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR8R-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in126.6 in
Length174.5 in203.1 in
Width75.0 in77.1 in
Height49.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.585.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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