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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: $72,565

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $62,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,558

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $57,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE4004.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $54,777 $106,206 $138,570
designo Edition 4,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Premium 2 Package 6,600    
Rear spoiler 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 875 875
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
LED headlights   3,500  
iPod integration   100 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300 1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
designo Edition 3,906    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Premium 2 Package 6,139    
Rear spoiler 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 813 813
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
LED headlights   3,255  
iPod integration   93 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209 1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 12,670 16,125 6,325
Options (change) 11,786 14,996 5,882
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $72,565 $134,575 $159,575
Total Invoice $67,558 $125,452 $148,702

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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: $70,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,468
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE4004.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$72,565$134,575$159,575
Adjustments for Features-8,1350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,430$134,575$159,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$67,558$125,452$148,702
Adjustments for Features-7,5740-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,984$125,452$148,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,017

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassR8R8
TrimE4004.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
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$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$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$40
Console with shifter $150$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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$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$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,920$3,785$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,135$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5740-233

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,201 lb.3,606 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130030%
Total Not Requested307570%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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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