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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: $109,350

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $107,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,758

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $99,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMGGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,900 $196,800
Base Invoice $82,677 $183,024
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,960
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,500
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 1,823
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,116
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,325
Options (change) 19,575 16,210
Options (change) 18,206 15,076
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $109,350 $216,360
Total Invoice $101,758 $201,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $109,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,949
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMGGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8560hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$109,350$216,360
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,925$216,360
Total Invoice$101,758$201,450
Adjustments for Features-2,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,501$201,450

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMGGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,370$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2570

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length191.7 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in75.0 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

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