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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: $96,145

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $37,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,477

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $35,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,900 $114,200
Base Invoice $82,677 $106,206
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,500
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,325
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 6,370 16,350
Options (change) 5,925 15,206
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $96,145 $133,850
Total Invoice $89,477 $124,712

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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: $41,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,060
Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$96,145$133,850
Adjustments for Features-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,035$133,850
Total Invoice$89,477$124,712
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,652$124,712

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

Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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 
Cargo net $40
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,370$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8250

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,048 lb.3,605 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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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