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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: $48,880

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $71,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,519

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $66,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $106,206 $138,570
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
CD changer, remote 450    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650 650
Heated front seats 710    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 875 875
iPod integration 375   0
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
CD changer, remote 418    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 605 605
Heated front seats 660    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 813 813
iPod integration 349   0
Options (change) 5,905 1,525 1,525
Options (change) 5,491 1,418 1,418
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $48,880 $119,975 $154,775
Total Invoice $45,519 $111,874 $144,238

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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: $73,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,529
Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$48,880$119,975$154,775
Adjustments for Features-2,3350-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$119,975$152,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,385
Total Invoice$45,519$111,874$144,238
Adjustments for Features-2,1740-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,345$111,874$141,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,113

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$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$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration$100 $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,830$5,495$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1740-2,251

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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 Year20082011
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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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