Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2014

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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: $67,880

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $20,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,188

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $19,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $82,500
Base Invoice $39,153 $76,727
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
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 3,000
Sunshades, second row 300  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
AWD 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   800
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
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 2,790
Sunshades, second row 279  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
AWD 2,325  
Cold Weather Package   744
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 24,905 5,100
Options (change) 23,160 4,743
Destination 875 895
Total Price $67,880 $88,495
Total Invoice $63,188 $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: $20,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,014
Model Year20082014
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)18/24 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$67,880$88,495
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,880$88,320
Total Invoice$63,188$82,365
Adjustments for Features0-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,188$82,202

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

Model Year20082014
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $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
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,405$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163

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

Model Year20082014
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

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested144021%
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 wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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