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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: $61,710

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $21,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,450

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $20,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $76,725 $85,560
Premium III Package 11,250    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Heating Package 1,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
iPod integration 375    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Sunshades, second row 300    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Heating Package 1,274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
iPod integration 349    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Sunshades, second row 279    
Options (change) 18,735 0 0
Options (change) 17,422 0 0
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $61,710 $83,475 $92,975
Total Invoice $57,450 $77,700 $86,535

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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: $19,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,862
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
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$61,710$83,475$92,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,710$80,910$87,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,250
Total Invoice$57,450$77,700$86,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,388-5,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,450$75,312$81,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,811

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,215$10,780$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,388-5,412

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft314.2 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 net40Yes
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 Requested554080%
Total Not Requested140020%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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