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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: $47,955

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $70,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,658

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $65,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R3204.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $114,200
Base Invoice $39,153 $106,206
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
CD changer, remote 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650
Heated front seats 710  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
CD changer, remote 418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 605
Heated front seats 660  
Options (change) 4,980 650
Options (change) 4,630 605
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $47,955 $118,150
Total Invoice $44,658 $110,111

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,534
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R3204.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$47,955$118,150
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,720$118,150
Total Invoice$44,658$110,111
Adjustments for Features-2,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,577$110,111

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R3204.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 features.

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.0 in174.5 in
Width75.7 in75.0 in
Height65.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.1 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 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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