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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: $100,740

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $31,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,754

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $29,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelR8R8S-Class
Trim4.25.2S550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $92,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $86,397
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875  
LED headlights 3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 4,450
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950
Power rear seats     1,515
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813  
LED headlights 3,255    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 4,139
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884
Power rear seats     1,409
Options (change) 14,025 6,325 6,915
Options (change) 13,043 5,882 6,432
Destination 1,250 1,250 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $132,475 $159,575 $100,740
Total Invoice $123,499 $148,702 $93,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,995
Model Year201220122014
ModelR8R8S-Class
Trim4.25.2S550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10449hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/45-18
Total Price$132,475$159,575$100,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,475$158,535$91,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,060$0
Total Invoice$123,499$148,702$93,754
Adjustments for Features0-969-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,499$147,733$85,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,234$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelR8R8S-Class
Trim4.25.2S550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
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 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,160$11,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-8,250

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR8S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length174.5 in206.5 in
Width75.0 in74.8 in
Height49.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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