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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: $66,020

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $58,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,457

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $54,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $120,100
Base Invoice $39,153 $111,693
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sunshades, second row 300  
CD changer, remote 450  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250  
Removable second-row console 410  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Sunshades, second row 279  
CD changer, remote 418  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,953
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162  
Removable second-row console 381  
Options (change) 23,045 2,100
Options (change) 21,429 1,953
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $66,020 $124,675
Total Invoice $61,457 $116,121

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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: $56,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,955
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6450hp W12
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$66,020$124,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,020$122,840
Total Invoice$61,457$116,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,457$114,412

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,709

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested264038%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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