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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: $75,065

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $90,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,883

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $84,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE4005.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $149,000
Base Invoice $54,777 $138,570
designo Edition 4,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Premium 2 Package 6,600  
Rear spoiler 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 875
AWD 2,500  
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
designo Edition 3,906  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Premium 2 Package 6,139  
Rear spoiler 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 813
AWD 2,325  
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 15,170 15,425
Options (change) 14,111 14,345
Destination 995 1,250
Total Price $75,065 $165,675
Total Invoice $69,883 $154,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,321
Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE4005.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6525hp V10
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$75,065$165,675
Adjustments for Features-8,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,430$165,675
Total Invoice$69,883$154,165
Adjustments for Features-8,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,844$154,165

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassR8
TrimE4005.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,370$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0390

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length190.0 in174.5 in
Width73.2 in75.0 in
Height56.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130030%
Total Not Requested307570%

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