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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: $57,415

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $66,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,457

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $62,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE350E5504.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 875 875  
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Special order charge         1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 813 813  
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 6,740 6,740 5,825 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 6,268 6,268 5,417 1,418 4,046
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $57,415 $64,205 $124,275 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $53,457 $59,772 $115,873 $144,238 $190,420

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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) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,544
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE350E5504.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7T7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,415$64,205$124,275$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,7600-1,000-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,055$60,445$124,275$153,775$202,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0$29,500$78,065
Total Invoice$53,457$59,772$115,873$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-3,128-3,5000-932-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,329$56,272$115,873$143,306$188,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,943$0$27,433$72,536

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE350E5504.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
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   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,220$8,620$4,860$5,860$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$3,760$0$1,000$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,128-3,5000-932-2,011

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)R8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length185.0 in174.5 in
Width70.3 in75.0 in
Height55.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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