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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $65,420 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 | ||||
| Difference: $35,955 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $60,897 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 | ||||
| Difference: $33,445 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $48,000 | $55,500 | $84,700 | $133,500 |
| Base Invoice | $44,640 | $51,645 | $78,772 | $124,157 |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,350 | 625 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 780 | 780 | ||
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,200 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,400 | 1,200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 1,190 | 690 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,390 | 2,390 | ||
| Power liftgate | 520 | 520 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,256 | 581 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 725 | 725 | ||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,116 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,302 | 1,116 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 976 | 976 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 1,107 | 642 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,223 | 2,223 | ||
| Power liftgate | 484 | 484 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,645 | 15,750 | 15,800 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 15,482 | 14,648 | 14,695 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $65,420 | $72,025 | $101,375 | $135,675 |
| Total Invoice | $60,897 | $67,068 | $94,342 | $126,332 |
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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: $32,665 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,383 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $65,420 | $72,025 | $101,375 | $135,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -725 | -3,290 | -4,915 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,420 | $71,300 | $98,085 | $130,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,880 | $0 | $32,675 |
| Total Invoice | $60,897 | $67,068 | $94,342 | $126,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -675 | -3,062 | -4,577 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,897 | $66,393 | $91,280 | $121,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,496 | $0 | $30,475 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | |||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,690 | $9,415 | $11,980 | $13,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $725 | $3,290 | $4,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -675 | -3,062 | -4,577 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | R-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,842 lb. | 4,454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 12% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 22% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
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