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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 Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $39,153 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Lighting Package 910      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
CD changer, remote 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650 650 650
Heated front seats 710      
iPod integration 375   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 875 875  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,500
Special order charge       1,200
Lighting Package 846      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
CD changer, remote 418      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 605 605 605
Heated front seats 660      
iPod integration 349   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 813 813  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,325
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 5,905 1,525 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 5,491 1,418 1,418 4,046
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $48,880 $119,975 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $45,519 $111,874 $144,238 $190,420

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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 Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$48,880$119,975$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-2,3350-2,415-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$119,975$152,360$200,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,385$80,950
Total Invoice$45,519$111,874$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-2,1740-2,251-3,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,345$111,874$141,987$187,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,113$75,217

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350 / R3204.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera  $200$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$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$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
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$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration$100 $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$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$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,030$5,695$8,110$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0$2,415$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1740-2,251-3,329

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

Model Year20082012
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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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, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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