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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: $65,165

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $36,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,666

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $33,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,300 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $45,849 $78,772 $124,157
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    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880    
Heated steering wheel 220 300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Premium Package   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
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    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748    
Heated steering wheel 205 279  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Premium Package   1,860  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 14,990 16,100 0
Options (change) 13,942 14,974 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $65,165 $101,675 $135,675
Total Invoice $60,666 $94,621 $126,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,860
Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$65,165$101,675$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-6,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,165$97,275$129,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,825
Total Invoice$60,666$94,621$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-6,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,666$90,526$120,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,684

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

Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassA8A8
TrimR350A8 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $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 leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
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$8,190$12,590$14,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,095-6,122

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

Model Year20102012
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested261580%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested195048%
Total Not Requested207552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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