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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: $64,820

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,237

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $23,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,240 $85,100
Base Invoice $46,537 $79,144
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 3,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,790
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930
Options (change) 15,255 4,000
Options (change) 14,375 3,720
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $64,820 $90,025
Total Invoice $60,237 $83,789

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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: $21,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,025
Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$64,820$90,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,820$86,235
Total Invoice$60,237$83,789
Adjustments for Features0-3,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,237$80,262

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 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 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Memory system, passenger 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,065$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,527

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in122.9 in
Length203.0 in207.4 in
Width77.1 in76.7 in
Height65.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
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
Total Requested251577%
Total Not Requested75023%

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%

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