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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: $66,060

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $22,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,489

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $20,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,000 $82,500
Base Invoice $39,990 $76,727
Lighting Package 900  
Trim Package 1,750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400  
Premium III Package 11,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 700  
iPod integration 365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,050 3,000
Heated second row seats 595  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   800
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Lighting Package 837  
Trim Package 1,628  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302  
Premium III Package 10,997  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Heated front seats 651  
iPod integration 339  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,836 2,790
Heated second row seats 553  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Cold Weather Package   744
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 22,285 5,100
Options (change) 20,724 4,743
Destination 775 895
Total Price $66,060 $88,495
Total Invoice $61,489 $82,365

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,490
Model Year20072014
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/45-19
Total Price$66,060$88,495
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,060$88,080
Total Invoice$61,489$82,365
Adjustments for Features0-386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,489$81,979

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

Model Year20072014
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$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
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386

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

Model Year20072014
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 Weight4,939 lb.4,564 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 / R320

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 surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cargo net40No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360065%
Total Not Requested196535%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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