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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: $65,420

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $38,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,897

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $35,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $81,096 $125,087
Comfort Package 1,350 625 2,000  
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    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
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    
Cold Weather Package     800  
Executive Rear Seat Package     11,250  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300  
Comfort Package 1,256 581 1,860  
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    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
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    
Cold Weather Package     744  
Executive Rear Seat Package     10,463  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209  
Options (change) 16,645 15,750 15,350 0
Options (change) 15,482 14,648 14,276 0
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $65,420 $72,025 $103,445 $137,495
Total Invoice $60,897 $67,068 $96,267 $128,082

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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: $34,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,029
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$65,420$72,025$103,445$137,495
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,590-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,420$71,300$99,855$131,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,880$0$31,775
Total Invoice$60,897$67,068$96,267$128,082
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,341-5,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,897$66,393$92,926$122,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,496$0$29,693

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

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350R500A8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100$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
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
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
Laminated rear side windows   $100
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
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
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 + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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$12,280$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,590$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-3,341-5,463

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

Model Year20062013
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in122.9 in
Length203.0 in207.4 in
Width75.7 in76.7 in
Height65.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.9 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.2 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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested160045%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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