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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,515

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $95,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,442

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $88,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE400V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $54,777 $151,497 $176,607
designo Edition 4,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Premium 2 Package 6,600    
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950    
Rear spoiler 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
designo Edition 3,906    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Premium 2 Package 6,139    
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884    
Rear spoiler 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 13,620 3,575 5,575
Options (change) 12,670 3,325 5,185
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $73,515 $169,025 $198,025
Total Invoice $68,442 $157,372 $184,342

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,207
Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE400V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT9S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$73,515$169,025$198,025
Adjustments for Features-3,5200-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,995$169,025$193,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,725
Total Invoice$68,442$157,372$184,342
Adjustments for Features-3,2770-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,165$157,372$180,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,990

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE400V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,905$6,385$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2770-3,980

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length190.0 in174.3 in
Width73.2 in76.4 in
Height56.3 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.08.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested200046%
Total Not Requested237554%
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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