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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: $61,445

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $64,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,210

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $59,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE400E5504.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,550 $60,650 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $50,732 $56,405 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium 1 Package 4,100 4,100      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 875 875  
Navigation system     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
LED headlights     3,500    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Special order charge         1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,813 3,813      
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 813 813  
Navigation system     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
LED headlights     3,255    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 5,970 5,970 7,225 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 5,553 5,553 6,719 1,418 4,046
Destination 925 925 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $61,445 $67,545 $125,675 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $57,210 $62,883 $117,175 $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) E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,504
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE400E5504.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp 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)235/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$61,445$67,545$125,675$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-4,875-5,2750-1,290-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,570$62,270$125,675$153,485$202,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$27,810$76,375
Total Invoice$57,210$62,883$117,175$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-4,539-4,9110-1,202-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,671$57,972$117,175$143,036$188,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0$25,861$70,964

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

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)R8R8R8
TrimE400E5504.25.2GT
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
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$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $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$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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$9,620$10,020$4,745$6,035$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$5,275$0$1,290$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,539-4,9110-1,202-2,281

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-Class (2-door)R8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length185.0 in174.5 in
Width70.3 in75.0 in
Height54.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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%

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