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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,580

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $38,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,979

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350 / R320A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $39,153 $78,772 $124,157
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Heating Package 1,370    
Sunshades, second row 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Premium Package   2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Heated steering wheel   300  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Heating Package 1,274    
Sunshades, second row 279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Premium Package   1,860  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Heated steering wheel   279  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 23,605 19,100 3,000
Options (change) 21,951 17,764 2,790
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $66,580 $104,675 $138,675
Total Invoice $61,979 $97,411 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,035
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350 / R320A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$66,580$104,675$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-6,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,580$99,950$131,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,825
Total Invoice$61,979$97,411$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-4,397-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,979$93,014$122,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,683

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350 / R320A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power door closers $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Removable second-row console$200  
Second-row high console $250$250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$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  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$8,555$13,280$15,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,397-6,425

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassA8
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,454 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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested144021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested230057%
Total Not Requested172543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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