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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: $104,295

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $59,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,057

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $54,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG5.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,900 $149,000
Base Invoice $82,677 $138,570
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 875
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   0
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 813
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   0
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 14,520 13,125
Options (change) 13,505 12,206
Destination 875 1,250
Total Price $104,295 $163,375
Total Invoice $97,057 $152,026

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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: $62,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,933
Model Year20122011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG5.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$104,295$163,375
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,110$163,375
Total Invoice$97,057$152,026
Adjustments for Features-2,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,093$152,026

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

Model Year20122011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE63 AMG5.2
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
Raised top speed limiter$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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 
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 steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9640

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,715 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%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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