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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: $147,475

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $33,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $137,449

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $30,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $160,900 $230,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $149,637 $214,737
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
LED headlights 3,500      
iPod integration 100 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 4,450  
Polished alloy wheels 500 500 1,700  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 3,700 3,700
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,950 8,950
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
LED headlights 3,255      
iPod integration 93 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 4,139  
Polished alloy wheels 465 465 1,581  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 3,441 3,441
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 8,324 8,324
Options (change) 29,025 19,225 18,800 12,650
Options (change) 26,993 17,879 17,485 11,765
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 1,700
Total Price $147,475 $172,475 $180,625 $246,175
Total Invoice $137,449 $160,699 $168,047 $229,127

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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: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,061
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$147,475$172,475$180,625$246,175
Adjustments for Features0-250-12,400-18,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,475$172,225$168,225$227,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0$59,250
Total Invoice$137,449$160,699$168,047$229,127
Adjustments for Features0-233-11,537-17,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,449$160,466$156,510$211,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,017$0$55,212

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

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelR8R8S-ClassS-Class
Trim4.25.2S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
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  
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
Heated front row armrests   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,395$4,645$16,795$23,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$12,400$18,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-11,537-17,405

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR8S-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in115.9 in
Length174.5 in197.9 in
Width75.0 in74.7 in
Height49.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.4 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 net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%
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 S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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