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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,825

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $111,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,043

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $103,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350R500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $151,497 $176,607
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 575 575
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Comfort Package   625    
Proximity key   1,080    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       5,000
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 535 535
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Comfort Package   581    
Proximity key   1,004    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       4,650
Options (change) 6,050 6,515 575 5,575
Options (change) 5,628 6,059 535 5,185
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $54,825 $62,790 $166,025 $198,025
Total Invoice $51,043 $58,479 $154,582 $184,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,713
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350R500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$54,825$62,790$166,025$198,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,035-8,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,825$61,100$162,990$190,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$0$27,025
Total Invoice$51,043$58,479$154,582$184,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-2,826-7,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,043$56,905$151,756$176,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,862$0$25,129

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350R500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,805$11,150$16,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$3,035$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-2,826-7,457

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062017
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.0 in174.3 in
Width75.7 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested31561%
Total Not Requested20039%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

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