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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,740

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $17,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,405

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $16,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8
TrimR350R500A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $78,400
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $72,912
Lighting Package 890 890  
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Heated front seats 690    
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050 600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 690
Power liftgate 520 520  
Proximity key   1,080  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Heated front seats 642    
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976 558
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 642
Power liftgate 484 484  
Proximity key   1,004  
Options (change) 13,965 11,690 1,290
Options (change) 12,990 10,872 1,200
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $62,740 $67,965 $80,515
Total Invoice $58,405 $63,292 $74,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,672
Model Year200620062010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8
TrimR350R500A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$62,740$67,965$80,515
Adjustments for Features-150-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,590$67,615$80,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0
Total Invoice$58,405$63,292$74,937
Adjustments for Features-140-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,265$62,966$74,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,701$0

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

Model Year200620062010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8
TrimR350R500A8 L
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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
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$7,140$7,340$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-3260

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

Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassA8
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
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%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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