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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $66,610 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 | |||
| Difference: $73,515 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $62,004 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 | |||
| Difference: $68,469 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $48,000 | $55,500 | $137,900 |
| Base Invoice | $44,640 | $51,645 | $128,248 |
| Multicontour front seats | 780 | 780 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,190 | ||
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,200 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,350 | 625 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,050 | 1,050 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated second row seats | 1,190 | 690 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,390 | 2,390 | |
| Power liftgate | 520 | 520 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 725 | 725 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,107 | ||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,116 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,256 | 581 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 976 | 976 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |
| Heated second row seats | 1,107 | 642 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,223 | 2,223 | |
| Power liftgate | 484 | 484 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Options (change) | 17,835 | 15,750 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 16,589 | 14,648 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $66,610 | $72,025 | $140,125 |
| Total Invoice | $62,004 | $67,068 | $130,473 |
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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: $65,085 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,620 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 80, 8 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $66,610 | $72,025 | $140,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -8,430 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,610 | $71,800 | $131,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,190 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $62,004 | $67,068 | $130,473 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -210 | -7,849 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,004 | $66,858 | $122,624 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,854 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| 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, power | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $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 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,175 | $9,400 | $17,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $8,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -210 | -7,849 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | A8 / S8 |
| 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. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 21.7 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 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| 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% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 43% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 890 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 8% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 440 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 15% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
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