Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,095

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Difference: $69,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,090

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Difference: $64,484

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
E-Class (2-door)
R8

Model Year 2011 2009

Model E-Class (2-door) R8

Trim E550 4.2

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe

Base Price $55,450 $114,200

Base Invoice $51,569 $106,206

Rear spoiler 300

Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650

Heated front seats 750

6-speed automated manual 9,100

Rear spoiler 279

Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605

Heated front seats 698

6-speed automated manual 8,463

Options (change) 1,770 9,750

Options (change) 1,646 9,068

Destination 875 1,200

Gas Tax 0 2,100

Total Price $58,095 $127,250

Total Invoice $54,090 $118,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,169
Model Year	2011	2009
Model	E-Class (2-door)	R8
Trim	E550	4.2
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Engine	382hp V8	420hp V8
Transmission	T7	S6
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	15/23 MPG	13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	?, 8	140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/40-18	235/35-19
Total Price	$58,095	$127,250
Adjustments for Features	-1,810	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$56,285	$127,250
Total Invoice	$54,090	$118,574
Adjustments for Features	-1,685	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$52,405	$118,574

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi R8

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	E-Class (2-door)	R8
Trim	E550	4.2
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Transmission and Drivetrain
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1200
6-speed automated manual		$1100
RWD	$0
AWD		$1700
Accessories
Power rear side windows	$200
Remote window/roof operation	$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual		$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power	$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats	$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row	$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system	$0
Driver drowsiness monitor	$150
Knee airbag, passenger		$75
Side curtain airbags	$350
Temporary spare tire	$150
Cargo Management
Second-row low console	$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
Mid-engine configuration		$0
Exterior
Body kit	$0
Bodyside moldings	$75
Bright-finished fuel door		$100
Panoramic sunroof	$1200
Rear spoiler	$200
Retractable rear spoiler		$400
Infotainment
Aux input	$50
DVD-compatible player	$0
Satellite radio		$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Analog clock	$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror	$75
Compass		$0
Fog light, rear	$100
Fog lights	$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver	$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger	$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse	$25
Visor mirror, driver		$10
Visor mirror, passenger		$10
Xenon HID headlights		$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Folding second row seats	$300
Leather door panel trim	$250
Memory system, driver seat	$200
Memory system, passenger seat	$150
Metal pedals		$75
No leather in second row		$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat	$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat	$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces		$0
Upholstered instrument panel		$300
Wood trim	$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Sport suspension (upgrade)	$0
Transmission
Launch control		$100
Total Value of Features	$6,330	$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments	$1,810	$0
Value of Feature Adjustments	-1,685	0

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi R8

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	E-Class (2-door)	R8
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Wheelbase	108.7 in	104.3 in
Length	185.0 in	174.5 in
Width	70.3 in	75.0 in
Height	55.0 in	49.3 in
Curb Weight	3,685 lb.	3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	40.2 in	38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	54.1 in	54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom	42.0 in	41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom	35.8 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	48.9 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom	33.0 in	0.0 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	3.5 ft³

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
Feature	Value	Requested?
6-speed automated manual	0	Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls	100	Yes
Total Requested	100	100%
Total Not Requested	0	0%