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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,240

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $56,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,660

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $52,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $120,100
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $111,693
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Heated second row seats 1,190 690  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000  
Proximity key   1,080  
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Heated second row seats 1,107 642  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790  
Proximity key   1,004  
Options (change) 17,465 15,380 0
Options (change) 16,245 14,304 0
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $66,240 $71,655 $122,575
Total Invoice $61,660 $66,724 $114,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,763
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$66,240$71,655$122,575
Adjustments for Features0-225-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,240$71,430$121,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0
Total Invoice$61,660$66,724$114,168
Adjustments for Features0-210-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,660$66,514$113,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,854$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,515$8,740$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-745

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.0 in
Length203.0 in204.4 in
Width75.7 in74.6 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85088%
Total Not Requested11512%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested40078%
Total Not Requested11522%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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