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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: $68,325

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $55,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,666

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $51,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR8R8
TrimE550E63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,000 $84,600 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $54,870 $78,678 $106,206 $138,570
Premium II Package 1,900 1,900    
Premium I Package 2,840 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 1,110    
Polished alloy wheels 1,200   500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500    
Navigation system     2,100  
Convenience Package     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Premium II Package 1,767 1,767    
Premium I Package 2,641 1,581    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 1,032    
Polished alloy wheels 1,116   465 465
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465    
Navigation system     1,953  
Convenience Package     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Options (change) 7,550 5,210 5,350 1,150
Options (change) 7,021 4,845 4,976 1,070
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 3,000 3,000
Total Price $68,325 $92,685 $123,800 $154,400
Total Invoice $63,666 $86,398 $115,432 $143,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,349
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR8R8
TrimE550E63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8507hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$68,325$92,685$123,800$154,400
Adjustments for Features-3,845-4,6450-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,480$88,040$123,800$153,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,560$0$29,850
Total Invoice$63,666$86,398$115,432$143,890
Adjustments for Features-3,583-4,3300-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,083$82,068$115,432$143,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,985$0$27,759

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

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR8R8
TrimE550E63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,055$4,410$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$4,645$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,583-4,3300-699

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

Model Year20072012
ModelE-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length191.0 in174.5 in
Width71.7 in75.0 in
Height58.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,606 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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