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

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

Lowest Total Price: $131,075

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $122,197

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $20,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $137,129 $185,024
Navigation system 2,100      
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 425 425
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 950 950
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500    
Navigation system 1,953      
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 395 395
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 884 884
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255    
Options (change) 12,625 6,325 1,375 1,375
Options (change) 11,741 5,882 1,279 1,279
Destination 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $131,075 $159,575 $152,700 $204,200
Total Invoice $122,197 $148,702 $142,283 $190,178

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$131,075$159,575$152,700$204,200
Adjustments for Features0-750-14,710-14,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,075$158,825$137,990$189,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,750$0$51,575
Total Invoice$122,197$148,702$142,283$190,178
Adjustments for Features0-699-13,707-13,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,197$148,003$128,576$176,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,806$0$47,972

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

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Night vision  $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals$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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,445$5,195$19,155$19,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$14,710$14,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-13,707-13,630

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR8S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length174.5 in205.0 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%

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