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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: $66,535

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $28,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,941

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $26,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $91,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $85,096
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Heated front seats 750  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 3,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Heated front seats 698  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,790
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Options (change) 12,970 3,000
Options (change) 12,064 2,790
Destination 875 950
Total Price $66,535 $95,450
Total Invoice $61,941 $88,836

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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: $21,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,296
Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/40-20
Total Price$66,535$95,450
Adjustments for Features0-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,535$88,360
Total Invoice$61,941$88,836
Adjustments for Features0-6,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,941$82,237

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

Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
TrimR350A8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Around view cameras $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $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
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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$9,265$16,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,599

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

Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in122.9 in
Length203.1 in207.4 in
Width77.1 in76.7 in
Height65.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,465 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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