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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: $65,165

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $57,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,666

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $53,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,300 $120,100
Base Invoice $45,849 $111,693
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870  
Heated front seats 740  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430  
Heated steering wheel 220 200
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880  
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809  
Heated front seats 688  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Heated steering wheel 205 185
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748  
Options (change) 14,990 200
Options (change) 13,942 185
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $65,165 $122,775
Total Invoice $60,666 $114,353

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,163
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6450hp W12
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-19
Total Price$65,165$122,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,165$120,065
Total Invoice$60,666$114,353
Adjustments for Features0-2,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,666$111,829

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

Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L W12
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 liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger 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 leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,505$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,524

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

Model Year20102008
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested240074%
Total Not Requested86526%

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