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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: $59,995

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $19,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,857

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $18,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassA8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,650 $78,400
Base Invoice $44,315 $72,912
Premium II Package 7,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Premium II Package 7,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   558
Options (change) 11,470 600
Options (change) 10,667 558
Destination 875 825
Total Price $59,995 $79,825
Total Invoice $55,857 $74,295

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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: $18,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,195
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassA8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$59,995$79,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,995$78,490
Total Invoice$55,857$74,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,857$73,052

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

Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassA8
TrimR350 / R320A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,780$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,243

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 features.

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

Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassA8
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 Weight4,829 lb.4,399 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested312567%
Total Not Requested154033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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