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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: $88,220

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $37,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,218

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $34,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,800 $109,000
Base Invoice $76,074 $101,370
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 3,945 13,150
Options (change) 3,669 12,230
Destination 775 1,000
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $88,220 $125,250
Total Invoice $82,218 $116,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,947
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$88,220$125,250
Adjustments for Features-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,575$125,250
Total Invoice$82,218$116,700
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,753$116,700

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,380$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4650

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi R8 features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length189.7 in174.5 in
Width71.7 in75.0 in
Height57.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

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